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GL51 ZBG

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

223,570 mi
Last recorded223,570 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 223,570 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 209,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag service light on but not air bag fault light

engine light on

Pass 29 Oct 2012 194,934 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 182,721 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 167,830 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 167,830 miles

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

ALL discs worn

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 154,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 140,005 miles

play in o/s/f inner rack joint

very slight play n/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 19 Oct 2007 125,621 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 125,621 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 106,215 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 ZBG is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL51 ZBG registered?

GL51 ZBG is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is GL51 ZBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 ZBG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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