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AE51 MVW

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

189,585 mi
Last recorded189,585 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 MVW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 189,585 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 189,389 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 177,898 miles

hand brake lever comes up along way

oil leak

rubbing noise when spinning n/s/r wheel

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 21 Dec 2016 177,889 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 162,250 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 146,239 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 146,239 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 133,022 miles

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.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 133,022 miles

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.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 123,761 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 110,401 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 110,369 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 96,976 miles

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.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 82,672 miles

both rear tyres have cuts in treads

Fail 3 Dec 2009 82,672 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 68,309 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 68,309 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front lower suspension arm front and rear bushes split and perished .

Pass 17 Dec 2007 55,590 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 45,481 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 15 Dec 2005 35,600 miles

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

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 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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