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AE51 NKA

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,445 mi
Last recorded114,445 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 NKA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 114,445 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 112,916 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 111,143 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 109,220 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 109,220 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 107,278 miles

Offside Front Wheel has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 105,725 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 103,232 miles

Central Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 103,232 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Central Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 99,344 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 99,344 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 95,217 miles

NSR TYRE LOW ON TREAD.

OSR HANDBRAKE LOW COMPARED TO OTHER SIDE

Fail 31 Oct 2015 95,217 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

NSR TYRE LOW ON TREAD.

OSR HANDBRAKE LOW COMPARED TO OTHER SIDE

Pass 3 Nov 2014 92,794 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 90,387 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 84,593 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 77,542 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 77,542 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 72,920 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 66,506 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 59,444 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 51,613 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 44,378 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 36,861 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 36,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 NKA is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NKA, 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 NKA registered?

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

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