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AE51 MVY

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,454 mi
Last recorded124,454 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 124,454 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, smooth/weakened on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth/weakened outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing more heavily on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 124,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, smooth/weakened on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth/weakened outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Fog light coming on with side light (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing more heavily on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 121,828 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Very slight fray mark on belt. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bushes to both rear shock absorbers perishing. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casings to both rear shock absorbers rusting. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 119,189 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both track rods, inner ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 116,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 113,481 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 110,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective a lot of water in headlamp. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread, bald outer edge worn inner. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread, tread also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 110,975 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective a lot of water in headlamp. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread, bald outer edge worn inner. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread, tread also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 107,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low, tyre perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 101,590 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 94,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 3 Oct 2017 94,498 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 26 Oct 2016 89,656 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 85,555 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 80,588 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 74,904 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 70,894 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 66,661 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 63,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 63,522 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 60,769 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 57,812 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 53,206 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 48,266 miles

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 MVY is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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