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GX51 JHY

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,476 mi
Last recorded152,476 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 JHY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 152,476 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 152,476 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 141,235 miles

Both rear and nearside front tyres perished

Play in steering rack Offside outer joint

Fail 4 Sep 2014 141,234 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear and nearside front tyres perished

Play in steering rack Offside outer joint

Pass 20 Aug 2013 135,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 135,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 130,137 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 125,190 miles

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

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriated

rear suspension arm bushes slightly debonded both sides

Pass 19 Aug 2011 125,190 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriated

rear suspension arm bushes slightly debonded both sides

Pass 31 Aug 2010 117,266 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 117,266 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 107,553 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 96,538 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 96,538 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 82,873 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 72,722 miles

REAR DISC RUSTY

SLIGHT PLAY IN TRACK RODS

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 JHY is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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