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AE51 MWG

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,198 mi
Last recorded99,198 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 99,198 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 99,198 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 90,786 miles

play in nearside rack knuckle

play in offside rack knuckle

Fail 4 Mar 2016 90,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

play in nearside rack knuckle

play in offside rack knuckle

Pass 27 Mar 2015 84,242 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,113 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 81,673 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 80,042 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 80,042 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 78,060 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 78,050 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 74,378 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 72,635 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)

engine management warning lamp staying on.

nearside and offside front brake discs on maximum wear.

nearside and offside front brake pads worn on 1.5 mm limit-advise immediate renewal.

nearside and offside rear brake discs on maximum wear.

nearside and offside rear brake pads worn on 1.5 mm limit-advise immediate renewal.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 69,337 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 64,771 miles

advise, various stone chips on windscreen

Pass 30 May 2006 61,707 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 MWG is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MWG, 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 MWG registered?

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

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