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AD51 RMX

2001 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

229,009 mi
Last recorded229,009 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 RMX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 229,009 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 229,009 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 222,824 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 222,824 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 217,637 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 217,637 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 217,636 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively damaged cut in pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2014 217,331 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 217,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 208,134 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 187,640 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 169,884 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 146,152 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Jan 2010 146,087 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Jan 2009 121,698 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 94,655 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 66,267 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 66,267 miles

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

o/s/f tray front bush starting to split

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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AD51 RMX is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel 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 AD51 RMX, 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 AD51 RMX registered?

AD51 RMX is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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