MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front tyres damaged outer sidewall
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Movement offside inner steering rack joint
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside front tyre slight damage outer sidewall
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside front tyre slight damage outer sidewall
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both front discs slight pitting
both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated
damage to offside front tyre side wall
exhaust deteriorated
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and slight damage to side wall
offside rear tyre damage to side wall
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both front discs slight pitting
both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated
damage to offside front tyre side wall
exhaust deteriorated
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and slight damage to side wall
offside rear tyre damage to side wall
advise handbrakje travel
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
advise handbrakje travel
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre silencer outerskin corroded
front brake discs worn
rear brake pads worn
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre silencer outerskin corroded
front brake discs worn
rear brake pads worn
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside wiper rubber deteriorating
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside wiper rubber deteriorating
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
AP51 LHG is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 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 AP51 LHG, 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
How do I check the history of AP51 LHG?
You can check the full history of AP51 LHG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was AP51 LHG registered?
AP51 LHG is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2001.
Is AP51 LHG safe to buy?
The MOT history for AP51 LHG shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AP51 LHG have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AP51 LHG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.