MOT Status
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Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
DSC light on dash
EML on dash (pre july 03)
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak (s)
Oil leaking onto aux belt, belt contaminated
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated/corroded (6.1.2 (a))
centre rear seatbelt slightly damaged
offside rear lamp unit damaged, light output not affected
offside upper rear side light inoperative
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
n/s/f anti roll bar end link play
n/s/r 1 of 2 side lights out
oil leak
service light on dash
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
n/s/f anti roll bar end link play
n/s/f fog light not working
n/s/r 1 of 2 side lights out
n/s/r reverse light not working
oil leak
service light on dash
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
o\s\r tyre slightly uneven
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside rear tyre wall cracking badly but not yet through to cord
offside front tyre wall cut but not through to cord
offside front tyre as a cut on wall but not showing cord
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AE51 MZW is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 MZW, 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 MZW registered?
AE51 MZW is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 December 2001.
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