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GY51 HTX

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,595 mi
Last recorded157,595 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 HTX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 157,595 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 10 Oct 2015 153,969 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 149,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 145,080 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 141,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 136,618 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 136,618 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 128,801 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 120,543 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 120,543 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 115,671 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 105,521 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 105,521 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 94,767 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 94,767 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 86,997 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 86,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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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GY51 HTX is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GY51 HTX, 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 GY51 HTX registered?

GY51 HTX is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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