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AE51 MXZ

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,390 mi
Last recorded100,390 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 100,390 miles

surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 1 Dec 2016 100,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 6 Aug 2015 93,310 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 88,046 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 88,046 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 79,691 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 71,080 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 71,080 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 70,273 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 65,944 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 65,927 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jan 2010 62,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 62,144 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 55,292 miles

fuel tank cap seal slightly perished

Fail 10 Dec 2007 51,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 51,755 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 48,989 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 59,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 45,762 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 MXZ is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 MXZ, 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 MXZ registered?

AE51 MXZ is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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The MOT history for AE51 MXZ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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