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AK51 UMH

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

241,835 mi
Last recorded241,835 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 UMH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 241,835 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 235,229 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 228,654 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 228,652 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 220,614 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 9 May 2016 217,233 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

plastic under trays fitted

removed items before test

Fail 9 May 2016 217,233 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

plastic under trays fitted

removed items before test

Pass 13 May 2015 211,011 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2015 210,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 202,988 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 23 May 2014 202,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 May 2013 195,130 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 185,206 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 177,168 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 177,168 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 169,160 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 149,615 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 135,426 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 119,189 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 119,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 94,502 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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AK51 UMH is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK51 UMH, 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 AK51 UMH registered?

AK51 UMH is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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