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GX51 CZS

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

158,718 mi
Last recorded158,718 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 CZS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 158,718 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 152,177 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 152,177 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 139,798 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 139,779 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 125,225 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 125,225 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 103,911 miles

n/s rear anti roll bar link arm worn

Pass 4 Jun 2010 94,347 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 84,031 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 84,031 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 80,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 80,131 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 72,987 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 72,987 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 64,148 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 64,148 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear pads low

n/s mirror in poor condition

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 6 Feb 2006 58,312 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 58,312 miles

Offside Front 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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GX51 CZS is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GX51 CZS, 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 GX51 CZS registered?

GX51 CZS is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GX51 CZS shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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