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AE51 MWC

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

160,238 mi
Last recorded160,238 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 160,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Apr 2017 160,178 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort no reading (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2014 148,156 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 132,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 116,409 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 105,924 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front pads low

Pass 27 Sep 2010 101,323 miles

1) Petrol cap rubber seal cracking and deteriorating.

2) Oil leak from engine.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 97,035 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 92,733 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 91,648 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 79,993 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 68,491 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING RUSTED

Pass 9 Sep 2005 57,509 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 MWC is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MWC, 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 MWC registered?

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

Is AE51 MWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 MWC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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