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HY51 GZC

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,904 mi
Last recorded114,904 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 GZC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 114,904 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 107,132 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 98,334 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 98,334 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 89,607 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 89,607 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 78,229 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 66,566 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 57,554 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 51,061 miles

Minor chips across windscreen. Both rear brake discs show signs of slight distortion on roller brake tester as do front discs. O/S headlamp wiper blade missing. Light misting around power steering tank lid. Slight movement in antiroll bar D bush.

Fail 4 Jan 2007 51,037 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front brake discs show signs of slight distortion on roller brake tester. Offside headlamp wiper blade is missing. Misting around power steering tank lid. Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar D bush. Nail in nearside rear tyre tread.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 40,368 miles

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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HY51 GZC is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY51 GZC, 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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What year was HY51 GZC registered?

HY51 GZC is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is HY51 GZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 GZC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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