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GY51 TJO

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

218,440 mi
Last recorded218,440 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 218,440 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 214,467 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 205,227 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Aug 2022 200,260 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))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 188,542 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 169,887 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2020 169,645 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 159,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2018 150,781 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 140,883 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 130,304 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 125,946 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 125,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 120,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 120,447 miles

Nearside 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 114,350 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 4 Sep 2012 107,055 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 107,055 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 100,162 miles

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 100,162 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 93,089 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 93,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

offside front brake disc pitting.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 87,341 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 81,051 miles

advise rear wiper

o/s/front tyre inner edge

advise exhaust support centre

Pass 22 Sep 2007 72,902 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 72,902 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 62,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TJO is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 TJO, 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 TJO is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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