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AK51 UNV

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,427 mi
Last recorded151,427 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 UNV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2010 151,427 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2010 151,427 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2009 144,276 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 135,146 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 135,146 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 123,426 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 114,111 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 UNV is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 UNV, 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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How do I check the history of AK51 UNV?

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What year was AK51 UNV registered?

AK51 UNV is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AK51 UNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 UNV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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