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AE51 MYH

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,940 mi
Last recorded193,940 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 MYH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 193,940 miles

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

Offside outer mirror cover missing

free play inner steering rack ends

Pass 24 Mar 2016 187,757 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 187,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 181,048 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 181,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 175,170 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 15 Feb 2013 173,212 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2013 173,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 160,292 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 143,803 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 127,912 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 112,913 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 99,300 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 85,268 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 71,789 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 MYH is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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