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50+ data pointsMOT History
All 4 suspension coil springs corroded
Both rear shock absorber casings corroded
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fuel filter corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Upper rear engine mount split
All 4 coil springs corroded
Fuel filter corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess split rubber (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nsf trck rod arm slight play
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel fitter corroded
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases HOLE IN REAR BOX ,BUT CENTRE PIPE/BOX CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fuel fitter corroded
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside wiper blade worn
fuel cap seal cracked
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside wiper blade worn
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
fuel cap seal cracked
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 80% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside front brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside front brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre binding.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slightly oil leak.
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
slight play in n/s/front stearing rack
BOTH FRONT DISCS PITTED INSIDE
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
BOTH FRONT DISCS PITTED INSIDE
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GU51 OMK is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 GU51 OMK, 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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GU51 OMK is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2001.
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