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GU51 OMD

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,218 mi
Last recorded105,218 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 OMD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 105,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 102,337 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s mirror glass cracked

rear seats and rear seatbelts not tested full with items

Pass 2 Jun 2016 95,099 miles

front rear pads getting low

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/r tyre getting close limit

tyres deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2016 95,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front rear pads getting low

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/r tyre getting close limit

tyres deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2015 90,801 miles

passanger mirror cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2013 84,407 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 80,635 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 80,635 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 77,528 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 73,382 miles

NSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE IS SLIGHTLLY CRACKED

OUTER FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

Pass 7 May 2010 70,866 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 69,836 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 69,835 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 67,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 67,136 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 63,787 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 60,428 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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GU51 OMD is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GU51 OMD, 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 GU51 OMD registered?

GU51 OMD is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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The MOT history for GU51 OMD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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