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GL51 ODE

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

205,736 mi
Last recorded205,736 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 205,736 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 205,735 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded N/SIDE FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded OFF/SIDE FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak CENTRE BOX (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/SIDE F/SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/SIDE FRONT SPLIT AND WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OFF/SIDE FRONT REAR LOWER ARM BUSH SPLIT AND WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 204,724 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 204,717 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 204,000 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s+o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 170,646 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 170,646 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 144,688 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 132,834 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

WEAR ON ALL BRAQKE DISCS

Pass 13 Oct 2011 132,834 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

WEAR ON ALL BRAQKE DISCS

Pass 18 Oct 2010 120,564 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 107,545 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 96,111 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 96,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 84,289 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 68,815 miles

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 ODE 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 68.8%.

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 GL51 ODE, 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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GL51 ODE is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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