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GL51 DZJ

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,760 mi
Last recorded128,760 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 DZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 128,760 miles

off-side headlamp glass damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2016 128,737 miles

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

off-side headlamp glass damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2015 124,229 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front bumper grill clips missing

offside headlight glass cracked

Fail 26 Oct 2015 120,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front bumper grill clips missing

offside headlight glass cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2014 120,573 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 120,155 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 116,257 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 110,935 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 110,929 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 98,706 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 97,616 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f lower suspention arm front bush worn not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f tyre low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack drumstick not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 19 Oct 2009 97,613 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine managment light stays on.

o/s/f lower suspention arm front bush worn not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f tyre low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack drumstick not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 92,100 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 85,297 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 74,652 miles

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm limit on inside edge.

parking brake very long (reccommend adjustment)

rear exhaust poor condition not blowing.

Fail 26 Oct 2006 74,652 miles

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

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm limit on inside edge.

parking brake very long (reccommend adjustment)

rear exhaust poor condition not blowing.

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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GL51 DZJ is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GL51 DZJ, 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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What year was GL51 DZJ registered?

GL51 DZJ is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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