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AE51 MVO

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

115,827 mi
Last recorded115,827 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 MVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 115,827 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 115,825 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 114,750 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 113,093 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 111,740 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 110,895 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 109,488 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 108,975 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 105,932 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jan 2019 105,930 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 103,331 miles

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn

Offside Rear tyre unevenly worn

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Jan 2017 100,554 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 8 Jan 2016 98,553 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2015 97,151 miles

Nearside rear brake hose close to tyre

Slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 6 Jan 2014 95,749 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 95,749 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 93,992 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 92,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 92,095 miles

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 10 Jan 2011 89,565 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 86,144 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 86,144 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 80,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 74,598 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 66,932 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 57,419 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 55,485 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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AE51 MVO 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 81.5%.

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 AE51 MVO, 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 AE51 MVO registered?

AE51 MVO is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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