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AO51 WPT

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,579 mi
Last recorded166,579 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 WPT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 166,579 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 163,328 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

engine management light on

offside front tyre has wear to the inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2016 163,326 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

offside and nearside front abs reluctor rings cracked

offside front tyre has wear to the inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2015 157,274 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust rear silencer box bracket is detached

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 157,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light on

Exhaust rear silencer box bracket is detached

Nearside headlamp has water ingress

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 151,807 miles

Allcoil springs corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light on

Exhaust rear hanger wired up

Fuel filter corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 145,532 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Mil, light on

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 141,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Slight play in steering rack

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 136,117 miles

vairious stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Sep 2010 130,032 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 123,285 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 108,125 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 97,025 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 84,602 miles

both front tyres are getting low 3mm.

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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AO51 WPT is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO51 WPT, 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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AO51 WPT is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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