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AE51 MWO

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

216,813 mi
Last recorded216,813 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 216,813 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s no plate light dim

Pass 15 Nov 2011 213,861 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 209,992 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 105,115 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 181,581 miles

nearside front fog light glass damaged

nearside rear tyre starting to wear inner edge

offside rear tyre starting to wear inner edge

slight play in nearside steering rack

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 26 Sep 2008 181,575 miles

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

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

nearside front fog light glass damaged

nearside rear tyre starting to wear inner edge

offside rear tyre starting to wear inner edge

slight play in nearside steering rack

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2007 155,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight lift in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2006 137,311 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bars

Fail 22 Sep 2006 137,311 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 31 Oct 2005 113,296 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 113,296 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

plastic covers fitted over outer sills,acess to view sills nil

rear offside brake pads appear low

some play/wear in steering rack unit

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 MWO is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MWO, 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 MWO registered?

AE51 MWO is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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The MOT history for AE51 MWO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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