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GY51 LCM

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

164,336 mi
Last recorded164,336 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 LCM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 164,336 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 164,336 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 161,694 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 161,678 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 154,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

unable to rotate nearside rear wheel

Fail 3 May 2024 154,915 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

unable to rotate nearside rear wheel

Pass 21 Apr 2023 145,740 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 145,740 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 140,038 miles

engine oil leak

front wheel rubbing inner arches

nearside rear shock absorber worn

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2021 135,548 miles

nearside front outer cv gaiter leaking slightly

slight oil leak

slight play offside front bbj

slight play offside inner rack end

Pass 12 May 2020 134,721 miles

fuel filter corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

tow bar corroded

Fail 12 May 2020 134,721 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

fuel filter corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 30 May 2015 130,107 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 124,165 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 117,785 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 117,785 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 112,044 miles

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

main beam tell tale light not working

Fail 12 Jun 2012 112,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

main beam tell tale light not working

Pass 27 Oct 2011 101,713 miles

Oil leak

both anti roll bar drop links worn

both front flexis splitting

both front steering arms worn

Fail 26 Oct 2011 101,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

both anti roll bar drop links worn

both front flexis splitting

both front steering arms worn

Pass 6 Nov 2010 89,845 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 5 Nov 2010 89,845 miles

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

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear brake discs pitted

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 13 Nov 2009 85,620 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advise on nearside front suspension arm rear facing bush deteriorating

nearside rear seat seat belt not fully tested due too child seat fitted

offside rear tyre 2 1/2mm - 3mm

strong advise on nearside rear tyre worn too 1.6mm and wearing heavy on shoulder treads

Pass 13 Nov 2009 85,620 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advise on nearside front suspension arm rear facing bush deteriorating

nearside rear seat seat belt not fully tested due too child seat fitted

offside rear tyre 2 1/2mm - 3mm

strong advise on nearside rear tyre worn too 1.6mm and wearing heavy on shoulder treads

Pass 13 Nov 2008 80,692 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 74,307 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 67,788 miles

rear brake discs have some wear

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 LCM is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LCM, 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 LCM is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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