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AF51 XWX

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,990 mi
Last recorded166,990 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 XWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 166,990 miles

Centre brake light not working

Under tray fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2018 166,990 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Under tray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 158,335 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 149,112 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated border line pass (3.6.B.4d)

Rear seat in folded down position

air bag service light on

body damage

engine management light on

Pass 24 Aug 2015 140,504 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Fail 19 Aug 2015 140,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Sep 2014 132,551 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 132,551 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 131,300 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

front brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Mar 2013 120,717 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 120,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 100,522 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 100,522 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 85,307 miles

EXHAUST MOUNT WEAK WITH CORROSION REAR AXLE AREA.

Pass 31 Dec 2009 80,452 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 73,972 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 64,941 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 57,069 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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AF51 XWX is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AF51 XWX, 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 AF51 XWX registered?

AF51 XWX is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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