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AM51 UZV

2001 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

283,565 mi
Last recorded283,565 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 UZV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,453cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 283,565 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust mid box slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2014 266,991 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front bumper slightly adrift around lamps

Fail 25 Apr 2014 266,991 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front bumper slightly adrift around lamps

Pass 19 Apr 2013 248,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

offside rear anti roll tie bar has slight play in ball joint

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Apr 2013 248,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

offside rear anti roll tie bar has slight play in ball joint

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Apr 2012 232,381 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 232,381 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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AM51 UZV is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AM51 UZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM51 UZV registered?

AM51 UZV is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is AM51 UZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 UZV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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