MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine check light on
movement in inner steering rack arm balljoints
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
movement in inner steering rack arm balljoints
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge
hand brake lever comes up along way
oil leak
rubbing noise when spinning n/s/r wheel
slight play in both steering rack ends
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
hand brake lever comes up along way
oil leak
rubbing noise when spinning n/s/r wheel
slight play in both steering rack ends
E/M/L on
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Both front tyres worn on edges.
EML light on.
Front engine stabiliser mounting bush worn .
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear roadwheel inner rim damaged.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front lower suspension arm front bush split.
Both front tyres worn on edges.
EML light on.
Front engine stabiliser mounting bush worn .
Nearside rear roadwheel inner rim damaged.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front lower suspension arm front bush split.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/side front brake hose just starting to perrish
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/side rear twin position light not working
n/side rear tyre worn on outer edge
o/side front brake hose just starting to perrish
o/side front tyre worn in center of tread
Rear exhaust silencer sounds to be blowing high up .
Signs of oil leaks arounbd power steering pump area.Note fluid level was low.
Signs of oil leaks under engine.
both rear tyres have cuts in treads
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)
both rear tyres have cuts in treads
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Both front lower suspension arm front and rear bushes split and perished .
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front steering stops showing signs of wear
o/s/f tyre tread wearing on outter edge + cuts in tread pattern
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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AE51 MVW is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 AE51 MVW, 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 MVW is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 October 2001.
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