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GX51 PXF

2001 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,520 mi
Last recorded165,520 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 165,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 161,744 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PLAY IN STEERING RACK BOTH SIDES

Fail 19 Mar 2025 161,744 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear REVERSE LIGHTS STAYING IILUMINATED (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PLAY IN STEERING RACK BOTH SIDES

Pass 9 Dec 2021 160,530 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2020 159,495 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2019 157,794 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

Pass 17 May 2018 155,418 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

Fail 3 May 2018 155,397 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

Pass 2 May 2017 153,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

Pass 9 May 2016 150,570 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

Pass 29 Apr 2015 149,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s of steering rack slight play

Pass 30 Apr 2014 147,513 miles

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

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

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

slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

Pass 2 May 2013 144,845 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 142,745 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 139,218 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 137,030 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 135,051 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 132,598 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

slight play in n/s/f drop link

Fail 28 Mar 2008 132,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear number plate poor in condition - advise this is replaced

slight play in nearside drop link

Pass 16 Mar 2007 129,705 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 126,503 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 126,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 PXF is a 2001 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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