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YF51 GNX

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,189 mi
Last recorded129,189 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 GNX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 129,189 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 129,189 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 109,211 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 109,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 106,493 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 103,413 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 97,570 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked

tempary repair to rear exhaust mounting

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2011 97,570 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked

tempary repair to rear exhaust mounting

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2010 89,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 89,901 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 81,781 miles

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2009 81,781 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2008 73,537 miles

front wipers smeering slightly

power steering leaking fluid from several areas.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 64,641 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 64,633 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 55,634 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 55,629 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 44,138 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s blade has a little split on the end

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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YF51 GNX is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 YF51 GNX, 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 YF51 GNX registered?

YF51 GNX is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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