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AK51 XKN

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,918 mi
Last recorded137,918 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 137,918 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 132,823 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2018 132,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 124,620 miles

Nearside Rear PASSENGER SEAT ADULT RESTRAINT UNABLE TO BE TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT BEING FITTED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 May 2017 124,611 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear PASSENGER SEAT ADULT RESTRAINT UNABLE TO BE TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT BEING FITTED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 118,769 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 111,943 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 105,278 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 105,276 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 97,461 miles

handbrake lever travel high

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

front number plate damaged

n/s/f brake disc slightly corroded inner face

wipers slightly poor

Pass 30 Apr 2013 97,461 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

front number plate damaged

handbrake lever travel high

n/s/f brake disc slightly corroded inner face

wipers slightly poor

Pass 23 Apr 2012 90,712 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

handbrake lever travel high

n/s/r brake lag-25%imbalance

rear brake discs very corroded

rear tyres starting to lose shape

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 23 Apr 2012 90,712 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked

handbrake lever travel high

n/s/r brake lag-25%imbalance

rear brake discs very corroded

rear tyres starting to lose shape

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2011 82,688 miles

front number plate cracked

handbrake noisy in rollers

n/s/f tyre worn centre tread

n/s/r brake disc corroded

n/s/r brake noisy

n/s/r tyre starting to lose shape

o/s/r brake slightly corroded

Fail 11 May 2010 76,653 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate damaged

Pass 11 May 2010 76,653 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 21 May 2009 72,012 miles

both front brake discs inner face,outer edges corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2008 66,587 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 66,587 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2007 61,316 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 56,689 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 56,688 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r brake performance low

unable to check inner brake pads

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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

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AK51 XKN is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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