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GX51 DHM

2001 Volvo V70

Beige Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,371 mi
Last recorded122,371 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 DHM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 122,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 114,411 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 108,311 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front slight free play at steering rack end

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and outer skin breaking away

Fail 14 Sep 2015 108,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front slight free play at steering rack end

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and outer skin breaking away

Pass 10 Sep 2014 102,958 miles

off side rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2013 95,934 miles

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

off side rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

slight free play at off side front steering rack inner joint

Fail 30 Aug 2013 95,934 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

off side rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

slight free play at off side front steering rack inner joint

Pass 12 Sep 2012 90,447 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 84,493 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 84,493 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 77,627 miles

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

off side rear tyre tread worn unevenly

rear exhaust supports corroded and thin

Fail 15 Sep 2010 77,627 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre tread worn unevenly

rear exhaust supports corroded and thin

Pass 14 Sep 2009 71,165 miles

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

rear tyre treads worn unevenly, stepped

Pass 16 Sep 2008 63,749 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 63,749 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 57,351 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 48,013 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 47,899 miles

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

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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GX51 DHM is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Beige with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DHM, 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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GX51 DHM is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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