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AE51 MXW

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,024 mi
Last recorded157,024 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 157,024 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 157,024 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 156,043 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 136,827 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 136,827 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2019 135,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight bind

Steering bump stops worn

Pass 7 Feb 2018 131,130 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Feb 2018 131,130 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 124,045 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 118,357 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 12 Feb 2015 111,077 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 105,112 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 97,758 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 91,954 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 58,901 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 50,350 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 MXW 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 MXW, 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 MXW registered?

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

Is AE51 MXW safe to buy?

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