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GY51 XEP

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,304 mi
Last recorded111,304 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 111,304 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush worn and has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 109,762 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Tyres years old

Pass 24 Apr 2024 107,202 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 107,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 104,390 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 101,539 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 98,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 96,617 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 92,471 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 89,885 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 86,685 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 83,588 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 80,231 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 30 Apr 2014 75,529 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 70,237 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 70,204 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both wiper rubbers ends spliting,Still clear screen ok.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 64,456 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 58,541 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 53,476 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 48,587 miles

exhaust rear bracket corroded

fuel cap mseal perishing

Fail 8 May 2009 48,586 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

exhaust rear bracket corroded

fuel cap mseal perishing

Fail 7 May 2008 44,683 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 May 2008 44,683 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 40,429 miles

National Trust sticker is partly in wiper swept area.

Offside headlight not showing correct beam pattern, Bulb refitted.

Pass 22 Nov 2005 35,122 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 35,122 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 17 Nov 2005 35,064 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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 XEP 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 77.8%.

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 XEP, 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 XEP is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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