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GY51 KCO

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

62,453 mi
Last recorded62,453 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 KCO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 62,453 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 52,027 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 44,326 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 44,320 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Bolts connecting shock absorber to hub, loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 38,865 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 38,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 34,303 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 29,205 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 29,205 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 28,697 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 28,220 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 27,094 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 26,528 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 26,528 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 26,075 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 25,791 miles

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

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

nsr tyre perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2014 25,510 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 25,189 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 24,643 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,643 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,337 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 5 Mar 2010 21,559 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,241 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 18,949 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 16,864 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 14,875 miles

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 KCO is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GY51 KCO, 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 KCO registered?

GY51 KCO is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GY51 KCO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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