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AJ51 WBP

2001 Volvo V70

Beige Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

177,694 mi
Last recorded177,694 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 WBP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 177,694 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 168,679 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 6 Nov 2015 168,675 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 30 Oct 2014 162,937 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 162,937 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 156,700 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 156,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 156,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 149,119 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 149,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 138,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 138,128 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 124,052 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 109,462 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 94,197 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

slight play offside steering rack

Fail 2 Oct 2008 94,197 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 4 Oct 2007 80,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 66,844 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 66,844 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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AJ51 WBP is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Beige with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WBP, 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 WBP is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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