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GU51 TYB

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,374 mi
Last recorded126,374 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 TYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 126,374 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 126,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 121,136 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine management light on

engine overheating during emission test

front brake discs worn and pitted

nearside and offside front lower wishbone , front bushes deteriorated

nearside and offside front tyre have been fouling inner wings

nearside front sidelight output low

offside headlight glass damaged

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear floor pan damaged

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2011 121,136 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine management light on

engine overheating during emission test

front brake discs worn and pitted

nearside and offside front lower wishbone , front bushes deteriorated

nearside and offside front tyre have been fouling inner wings

nearside front sidelight output low

offside headlight glass damaged

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear floor pan damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2010 118,101 miles

o/s headlamp cracked

slight play in n/s track arm

Fail 25 Nov 2010 118,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s headlamp cracked

slight play in n/s track arm

Pass 4 Jul 2009 86,273 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 86,273 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 53,928 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 53,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tyres wearing uneven

Pass 6 Sep 2007 50,491 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2006 46,433 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty around edges

Fail 11 Sep 2006 46,433 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Steering lock stop deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 40,938 miles

Front wishbone bushes splitting

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 TYB is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TYB, 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 TYB registered?

GU51 TYB is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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