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AJ51 EGD

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 EGD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020
Pass 5 Sep 2019 108,398 miles

Offside Rear splits in tyre sidewall

both front fog lights not working and nearside lens broken

petrol filter rusty

Fail 21 Aug 2019 108,155 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing no petrol cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear splits in tyre sidewall

both front fog lights not working and nearside lens broken

petrol filter rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2018 101,623 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall and inner sidewall splitting

Offside Front tyre badly scuffed

petrol filter rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2018 101,465 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall and inner sidewall splitting

Offside Front tyre badly scuffed

Offside Rear 1 of 2 side light bulbs not working

petrol filter rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2017 96,025 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 96,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 95,115 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 95,115 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 93,295 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

center exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 91,122 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 88,358 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 88,357 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 86,634 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 84,819 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 84,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 77,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 77,356 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 63,365 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 49,501 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 49,499 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 49,499 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,078 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 42,078 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 40,254 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 32,088 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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AJ51 EGD is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AJ51 EGD, 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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AJ51 EGD is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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