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AE51 MXF

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

159,779 mi
Last recorded159,779 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 159,779 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both outer c/v boots perished

exhaust rusty

oil leak

rear suspension rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2025 157,588 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension and subframes corroded

exhaust system hevily corroded and weak

Fail 23 Jun 2025 157,588 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension and subframes corroded

exhaust system hevily corroded and weak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment securing nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 155,471 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2023 152,417 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2023 152,417 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2022 148,496 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust system/rear suspension corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2022 148,496 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust system/rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2021 147,105 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust rusty

moisture in n/s head light

Pass 15 Jul 2020 145,795 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has moisture in lens

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

brake discs corroded

exhaust system corroded

handbrake poor

rear anti-roll bar drop links corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2020 145,795 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has moisture in lens

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

brake discs corroded

exhaust system corroded

handbrake poor

rear anti-roll bar drop links corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 143,325 miles

Offside Front Outer c/v boot perished

brake discs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 139,792 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 136,233 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 5 Jun 2017 136,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2016 132,649 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all brake discs corroded on outer edges

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2016 132,649 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all brake discs corroded on outer edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 128,207 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 123,365 miles

front lower arm front bushes perished

Pass 4 Jun 2013 120,002 miles

exhaust rusty

number plate lights dim

offside headlamp chipped

rear drop links worn

rear number plate in poor condition

rear tyres going out of shape

Fail 23 May 2012 114,006 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust very poor

freeplay in both front lower arm bushes

rear drop links worn badly

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 23 May 2012 114,006 miles

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

exhaust very poor

freeplay in both front lower arm bushes

rear drop links worn badly

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 7 Jun 2011 107,256 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 107,256 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 94,330 miles

both rear tyres on legal limits

Pass 26 May 2009 82,365 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 71,094 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall small splits

o/s headlamp chipped

Pass 17 Jun 2008 71,094 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall small splits

o/s headlamp chipped

Pass 14 Jun 2007 60,779 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 60,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 50,967 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 MXF is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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