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AE51 MYB

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

rear seats down not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 22 Sep 2017

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

rear seats down not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 30 Sep 2016 113,357 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 108,496 miles

1 of 2 rear offside lamps inop

exhaust back box slight blow and deteriorated

exhaust centre box deteriorated

handbrake effort just met requirements

Fail 28 Sep 2015 108,496 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

1 of 2 rear offside lamps inop

exhaust back box slight blow and deteriorated

exhaust centre box deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2014 101,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust centre corroded and deteriorated

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

nearside rear sidelamp inop 1 of 2

Fail 9 Sep 2014 101,759 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust centre corroded and deteriorated

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

nearside rear sidelamp inop 1 of 2

Pass 15 Aug 2013 97,855 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2013 97,855 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 92,001 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner & outer edge of tread

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

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

Small cut & bulge in outer side wall of offside front tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2012 92,001 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner & outer edge of tread

Small cut & bulge in outer side wall of offside front tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2011 86,685 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 81,157 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 81,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 75,369 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 75,242 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S front tyre on legal limit

O/S front tyre close to legal limit

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 68,566 miles

middle exhaust mounting held with wire

Pass 4 Aug 2007 61,026 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 52,947 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 52,947 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 MYB is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MYB, 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 MYB registered?

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

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