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GY51 WFS

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,757 mi
Last recorded172,757 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 WFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 172,757 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 165,912 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 165,912 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 158,723 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 158,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 20 Sep 2017 149,681 miles

both rear tyres tread low outer edges

Pass 6 Oct 2016 141,011 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 141,011 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 128,467 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 128,467 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 110,307 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 92,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 92,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 80,204 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 80,204 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

small brake bind o/s/rear brake

Pass 14 Sep 2011 70,014 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 63,695 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 63,695 miles

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

Cuts to N/S/F tyre outer sidewall not to cords

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 55,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 49,014 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 49,014 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 43,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 38,360 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 38,360 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nerrside handbrake effort slightly low

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 WFS is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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