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GU51 TXR

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,982 mi
Last recorded134,982 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 134,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 127,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 127,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 117,691 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 117,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 108,824 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 99,016 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 99,016 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2009 89,445 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 76,928 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 65,641 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 51,067 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 51,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 TXR is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TXR, 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 TXR registered?

GU51 TXR is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is GU51 TXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 TXR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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