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GK51 ZHY

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

144,505 mi
Last recorded144,505 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 ZHY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 144,505 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded and warping (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 144,505 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 135,234 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 135,234 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 122,233 miles

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 122,233 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 117,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

side windows tinted

windscreen has tinted sunblind

Fail 10 Mar 2016 117,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

side windows tinted

windscreen has tinted sunblind

Fail 16 Mar 2015 107,456 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 107,456 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 101,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/ n/s front outer tyres walls damadged not into canvas

Fail 23 Sep 2013 101,249 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/ n/s front outer tyres walls damadged not into canvas

Pass 12 Nov 2012 96,757 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre has slight damage to inner wall

Pass 18 Nov 2011 92,696 miles

brake pipes corroding

distortion to rear tyres on cords

exhaust corroding

front lower arm front bushes split and allowing movement

front shocks worn and weakend

n/s/f tyre heavily damaged on outer sidewall

o/s/r antiroll bar drop link has play

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads 2/3rd worn

slight play in both steering rack joints

Fail 18 Nov 2011 92,696 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres seem low on pressure

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

front lower arm front bushes split and allowing movement

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f tyre heavily damaged on outer sidewall

o/s/r antiroll bar drop link has play

slight play in both steering rack joints

Pass 12 Nov 2010 87,483 miles

3rd row seats not in place at time of test so seat belts not tested

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs heavily corroded

brake pipes corroding

tow ball not fitted at time of test so towbar not testable

wipers poor at clearing screen

Fail 12 Nov 2010 87,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

3rd row seats not in place at time of test so seat belts not tested

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs heavily corroded

brake pipes corroding

tow ball not fitted at time of test so towbar not testable

wipers poor at clearing screen

Pass 10 Nov 2009 81,639 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 76,469 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 71,777 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F and rear tyre walls damaged/ cut

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 71,742 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F and rear tyre walls damaged/ cut

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 65,100 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 55,631 miles

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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GK51 ZHY is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 111,652 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK51 ZHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GK51 ZHY is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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