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AE51 MXR

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,808 mi
Last recorded160,808 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 160,808 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 158,442 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 158,441 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2018 157,965 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 153,828 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 153,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 128,806 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 128,724 miles

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

coil spring assisters fitted to all springs

corrosion at fuel filter

Fail 24 Oct 2015 128,674 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. also pattern not flat (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. also pattern not flat (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

coil spring assisters fitted to all springs

corrosion at fuel filter

Pass 11 Oct 2014 121,068 miles

all tyres wearing on edges of tread

front suspension lower arm inner bushes weakened

Pass 21 Sep 2013 108,279 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 101,881 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 94,741 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 94,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 87,393 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 81,681 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 76,017 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 75,995 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 68,226 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 68,226 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Sep 2006 58,967 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 Oct 2005 50,372 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 MXR is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MXR, 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 MXR registered?

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

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The MOT history for AE51 MXR shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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