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GY51 KCC

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

162,124 mi
Last recorded162,124 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 162,124 miles

Offside Steering rack arm has slight play.

Fail 9 Jun 2017 162,122 miles

Emissions not tested no engine oil on dipstick [major oil leak from engine] (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside steering rack arm slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2016 157,476 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear bush is torn

o/s/f steering sidearm ball joint has play

oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Jun 2016 157,463 miles

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

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

n/s/f lower arm rear bush is torn

o/s/f steering sidearm ball joint has play

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 May 2015 152,333 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 May 2015 152,311 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 140,563 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 May 2014 140,563 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2013 137,436 miles

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

SRS AIRBAG SERVICE LIGHT WARNING

nearside rear tyre tread very low on edges

Fail 30 May 2013 137,434 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

SRS AIRBAG SERVICE LIGHT WARNING

nearside rear tyre tread very low on edges

Pass 10 May 2012 134,449 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 129,345 miles

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

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

front discs worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside steering rack inner joint worn

rear discs corroded and worn

Fail 4 May 2011 129,343 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front discs worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside steering rack inner joint worn

rear discs corroded and worn

Pass 4 May 2010 112,566 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 69,734 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 69,734 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 50,237 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2007 39,030 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 39,030 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,988 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 27,938 miles

Very slight play in OS of steering rack.

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 KCC is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GY51 KCC, 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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GY51 KCC is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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