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AE51 MVV

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

203,420 mi
Last recorded203,420 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 203,420 miles

EML light on

Fail 10 Nov 2017 203,411 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

EML light on

Pass 10 Nov 2016 193,691 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 193,691 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 183,000 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Inner steering rack ball joint has slight play in it

plastic trims fitted to both door seals not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 13 Nov 2015 183,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Inner steering rack ball joint has slight play in it

plastic trims fitted to both door seals not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 8 Oct 2014 176,390 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 176,033 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 172,365 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 168,227 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 158,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 158,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 145,659 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 130,405 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 111,955 miles

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

Some wear steering rack (both sides)

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm of remaining tread.

Fail 26 Sep 2007 111,955 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Some wear steering rack (both sides)

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm of remaining tread.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 91,911 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2006 91,911 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 73,126 miles

both rear tyre's worn to 2 to 3mm.

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 MVV is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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