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AK51 XJZ

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

180,794 mi
Last recorded180,794 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 180,794 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

EML light on dash

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 180,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

EML light on dash

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 174,865 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 170,211 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 167,886 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 159,915 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 159,913 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 152,241 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 152,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 141,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 130,244 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 115,124 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 115,124 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 106,523 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 1mm outer edge o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm outer edge n/s/f tyrre worn to 1.6mm outer edge

o/s wiper blade split at the end of the blade

rear number plate discoloured

stone chip in A zone of screeen

Fail 3 Dec 2007 106,523 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre worn to 1mm outer edge o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm outer edge n/s/f tyrre worn to 1.6mm outer edge

o/s wiper blade split at the end of the blade

rear number plate discoloured

stone chip in A zone of screeen

Pass 30 Nov 2006 93,683 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 93,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 80,977 miles

cam belt history suggest replace

front and rear brake pads worn low

offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm 215/55wr16 p 6000

Fail 25 Nov 2005 80,977 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cam belt history suggest replace

front and rear brake pads worn low

offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm 215/55wr16 p 6000

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 XJZ is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red 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 AK51 XJZ, 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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AK51 XJZ is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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