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GU51 TXT

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,274 mi
Last recorded130,274 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 TXT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 130,274 miles

Nearside Front tyre has uneven wear in inner shoulder

Fail 25 Jan 2017 130,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner gaitor (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has uneven wear in inner shoulder

Pass 22 Jan 2016 124,849 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 124,806 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 117,887 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

front no plate slightly damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2014 111,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s handbrake low

slight play in o/s steering

small chips in front screen

Pass 23 Jan 2013 105,610 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 99,972 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 99,972 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 94,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 87,984 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 87,984 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 79,887 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 79,887 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 75,252 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 69,124 miles

Front brake imbalance of 24% ( limit is 25% )

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 69,124 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake imbalance of 24% ( limit is 25% )

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 62,623 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 62,623 miles

Offside Front 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 TXT is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 TXT, 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 TXT registered?

GU51 TXT is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is GU51 TXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 TXT shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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