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AE51 MYX

2001 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016
Pass 6 Jan 2015 187,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 181,320 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 169,404 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 2 Jan 2013 169,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2011 146,889 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 146,883 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 133,526 miles

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

main beam warning light not functioning

nearside headlamp glass cracked

offside door mirror shroud missing

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 17 Jun 2010 133,519 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

main beam warning light not functioning

nearside headlamp glass cracked

offside door mirror shroud missing

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Jul 2009 120,222 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 120,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Nearside mirror smashed

Pass 26 Jun 2008 105,936 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2008 105,936 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

One nearside rear light bulb not operating

Pass 5 Jul 2007 91,806 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 77,100 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 77,091 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 MYX 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 62.5%.

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 MYX, 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 MYX registered?

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

Is AE51 MYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 MYX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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