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AE51 MXL

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018

EML STAY ON

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut on outer bead

Offside Rear tyre cracked with in the tread

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Rear both sides of inner body sills show slight sign of corrosion

plastic trims fitted covering the outer body sills on both sides

Fail 12 Apr 2018

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has a small cut on outer wall

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre slight perished in treads

Rear both sides of inner body sills show slight sign of corrosion

engine management light stays on

plastic trims fitted covering the outer body sills on both sides

tow hook missing at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2017
Pass 14 Apr 2016

Nearside Front FOG LAMP DULL

Fail 11 Apr 2016

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine warning lamp on during test indicating fault in system

radiator and condenser damaged

slight play found in both inner steering rack joints

unable to see mileage display

Pass 17 Apr 2015

MILEAGE NOT ILUMINATED

Fail 17 Apr 2015

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

MILEAGE NOT ILUMINATED

Pass 1 May 2014 215,464 miles

Nearside exterior mirror is damaged

Nearside front fog light not working

Nearside,front screen, wiper blade is split

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside and nearside front indicator lights colour is fadeing

Fail 25 Apr 2014 215,456 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside exterior mirror is damaged

Nearside front fog light not working

Nearside,front screen, wiper blade is split

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside and nearside front indicator lights colour is fadeing

Pass 19 Apr 2013 195,716 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 172,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 172,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 159,108 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 158,134 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 151,420 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 141,628 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 136,362 miles

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

engine managment light on

Pass 13 Apr 2007 122,053 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 96,011 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

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 MXL is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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