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AE51 MZW

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

296,841 mi
Last recorded296,841 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 MZW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 296,841 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 May 2026 296,841 miles

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))

Pass 29 May 2025 289,921 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 289,760 miles

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))

Fail 7 May 2025 289,431 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 278,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2024 278,467 miles

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))

Pass 30 May 2023 119,114 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 106,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 95,480 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 94,161 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar end link play

n/s/r 1 of 2 side lights out

oil leak

service light on dash

Fail 14 Jul 2020 94,155 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 89,640 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 89,639 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 84,403 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 80,419 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 69,683 miles

o\s\r tyre slightly uneven

Pass 17 Jul 2015 57,593 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 49,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 49,362 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 48,622 miles

nearside rear tyre wall cracking badly but not yet through to cord

offside front tyre wall cut but not through to cord

Pass 25 May 2011 47,176 miles

offside front tyre as a cut on wall but not showing cord

Pass 17 May 2010 45,609 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 May 2010 45,609 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 44,554 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 44,554 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 May 2008 43,385 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 41,095 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 35,629 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 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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AE51 MZW is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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