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AE51 MVS

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,044 mi
Last recorded102,044 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 102,044 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 100,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml light on

fuel cap sealing ring perished

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 3 Oct 2023 99,048 miles

EML illuminated

Fuel filler cap seal perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 R 16 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 R 16 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 97,629 miles

Both front suspension arm front bushes worn out

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and are perishing

Centre exhaust section outer skin corroded

EML on

Front brake pads worn low, front discs corroded and lipped

Fuel cap seal perishing

Offside steering rack arm ball joint worn

Fail 3 Oct 2022 97,629 miles

Both front suspension arm front bushes worn out

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and are perishing

Centre exhaust section outer skin corroded

EML on

Front brake pads worn low, front discs corroded and lipped

Fuel cap seal perishing

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))

Offside steering rack arm ball joint worn

Pass 28 Sep 2021 95,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in treads and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in treads and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 92,903 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 91,283 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 91,168 miles

front suspension arm inner mount bushes deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

Pass 26 Sep 2017 90,657 miles

Front lower suspension arm inner bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free play.

Pass 16 Sep 2016 87,608 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 84,038 miles

Nearside Front wishbone inner bush slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

Offside Front suspension arm inner bush slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

Offside Front wiper blade deteriated-advise renewal.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 84,015 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front wishbone inner bush slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

Offside Front suspension arm inner bush slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

Offside Front wiper blade deteriated-advise renewal.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 82,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside front suspension arm inner bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 69,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm inner front bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

Fail 21 Sep 2013 69,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm inner front bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

Pass 29 Sep 2012 55,936 miles

engine management warning lamp staying on indicating possible fault-ADVISE IMMEDIATE INSPECTION.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,850 miles

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished slightly

Fail 28 Jun 2011 43,850 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2010 36,579 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,021 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 32,682 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 29,464 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 29,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 25,148 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 25,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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 MVS is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MVS, 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 MVS registered?

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

Is AE51 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 MVS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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