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GK51 ZJZ

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,202 mi
Last recorded103,202 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 ZJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 103,202 miles

Offside headlamp unit misting with water

Pass 3 Apr 2024 101,960 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 100,445 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Top Tank Misting (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers Rather Streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 99,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear marker (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 99,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside steering arm has slight play

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 98,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside steering arm has slight play

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 96,766 miles

BOTH steering arms have slight play

Centre exhaust hanger detached but system still supported

Pass 23 Nov 2017 94,392 miles

BOTH rear tyres inner tread slightly feathered

BOTH steering arms have slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2016 89,768 miles

Exhaust hanger deteriorated in front of back box

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 89,768 miles

Exhaust hanger deteriorated in front of back box

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 85,520 miles

Areas Of Heavy Corrosion

Poor Light Patterns Both

Pass 20 Nov 2014 80,462 miles

very slight movement nearside steering arm

Pass 28 Nov 2013 76,288 miles

offside steering arm has slight movement

Pass 15 Dec 2012 72,317 miles

Exhaust Mounting Deteriorated

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 66,978 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 66,978 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 63,945 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Dec 2010 63,945 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 60,025 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 54,097 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 45,981 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 37,105 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 37,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 ZJZ is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZJZ, 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 ZJZ is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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