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YG51 GXL

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

150,916 mi
Last recorded150,916 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 GXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 150,916 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 150,916 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 142,113 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 142,113 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 134,752 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 134,751 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (hole filled) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 127,026 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2019 127,023 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2018 120,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 109,688 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 109,688 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 98,374 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 84,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,568 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 25 Jun 2013 65,193 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 65,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 63,128 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 63,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 Sep 2011 59,123 miles

Both front and rear tyres near limit.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 54,768 miles

Both front and rear tyres nearing limit.

Slight play in nearside steering rack.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 50,220 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 45,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,453 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 37,223 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 31,486 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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YG51 GXL is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YG51 GXL, 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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YG51 GXL is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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