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GY51 UHF

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

177,762 mi
Last recorded177,762 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 177,762 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pads worn to approx,5mm

Fail 9 Oct 2018 177,755 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working nearside & offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front brake pads worn to approx,5mm

Pass 12 Oct 2017 171,259 miles

Nearside Front head lamp pattern poor

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front arm front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front arm front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside head lamp pattern poor

Fail 10 Oct 2017 171,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3mm (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front arm front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front arm front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside head lamp pattern poor

Pass 9 Dec 2016 168,136 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Dec 2016 168,136 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Dec 2015 162,259 miles

slight perishing on both front flexy hoses. fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 31 Dec 2014 154,959 miles

back box corroded

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f shock misty

slight play o/s/f track rod arm

slight play o/s/r drop link

Pass 8 Oct 2013 142,189 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 139,027 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 139,027 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 130,926 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 130,926 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 124,977 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 124,977 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 119,635 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 111,600 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 103,961 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 94,244 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Oct 2006 94,244 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UHF is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UHF, 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 UHF is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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