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GX51 PXB

2001 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,896 mi
Last recorded159,896 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 PXB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 159,896 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 154,467 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 154,467 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 148,150 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 148,147 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 147,247 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 146,613 miles

O/S/F TYRE PUNCTURED, NAIL IN INSIDE EDGE, ( NOT REPAIRABLE )

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN.

SLIGHT BLOW FROM FRONT EXHAUST FLNNGE.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 145,439 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 143,561 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 143,561 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 140,157 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 136,583 miles

f/brake discs deteriated

r/brake discs deteriated & coated in surface rust

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 2 Feb 2007 130,656 miles

f/brake discs very badly deteriated & n/s coated in surface rust(very marginal pass)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 120,640 miles

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

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

front & rear discs coated in surface rust

nail in tyre

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 PXB is a 2001 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX51 PXB registered?

GX51 PXB is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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