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AJ51 WBO

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,653 mi
Last recorded110,653 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 110,653 miles

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))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 110,591 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear exhaust hangar corroded off

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 104,473 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 104,372 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 96,843 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 90,741 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 85,121 miles

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 26 Nov 2020 82,021 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 81,651 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 79,825 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 79,202 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 76,117 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 76,117 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 72,903 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 69,363 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 65,743 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,081 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 62,081 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 58,832 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 54,981 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 51,602 miles

evidence of front tyres contact with deflection shields unable to see contact at time of test and correct tyres fitted acording to spec

Fail 17 Nov 2010 51,602 miles

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

evidence of front tyres contact with deflection shields unable to see contact at time of test and correct tyres fitted acording to spec

Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,805 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f + n/s/f inner arch liners have had wheel contact

Fail 9 Nov 2009 46,805 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f + n/s/f inner arch liners have had wheel contact

Pass 19 Nov 2008 42,084 miles

All tyres wearing very low.

Slight play in o/s/f of steering rack.

Pass 19 Nov 2007 36,599 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 30,778 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 WBO is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WBO, 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 AJ51 WBO registered?

AJ51 WBO is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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