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AE51 MXX

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,223 mi
Last recorded132,223 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 MXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 132,223 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 132,223 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 May 2025 125,976 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2025 125,971 miles

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 121,319 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 115,839 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 115,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outter wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2022 110,834 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 108,604 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 107,495 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 107,495 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 102,924 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 15 May 2018 99,410 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 99,373 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe and box (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2017 95,402 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Front Shock absorber slightly leaking

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

Pass 11 May 2016 91,310 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 11 May 2016 91,310 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 14 May 2015 87,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2014 82,565 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 2 May 2013 76,768 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 70,509 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2011 65,014 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 65,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 54,482 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 54,476 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake has long travel at lever.

Pass 22 Nov 2008 43,250 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 36,797 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 32,521 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 32,521 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 26,782 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 MXX is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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