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AE51 MVX

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,900 mi
Last recorded149,900 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 MVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 149,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door has damage

rear tyres are worn also cracked and perished

Fail 4 Jun 2018 149,899 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front discs lipped/pads low

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door/door step/a frame accident damaged

Rear tyres wearing on edges/perrished/cracked in tread

handbrake lever high

service light on dash

tyres need air in them

Pass 6 Jun 2017 142,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 142,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 135,707 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 127,567 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 118,280 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 108,671 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 98,212 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 86,873 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 75,802 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 66,939 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 64,543 miles

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

front exhaust bracket bolts poor

Fail 5 Jan 2009 64,543 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front exhaust bracket bolts poor

Pass 2 Jan 2008 58,606 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 52,158 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 45,386 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 45,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 MVX is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MVX, 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 MVX registered?

AE51 MVX is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is AE51 MVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 MVX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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