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AP51 LHR

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

192,473 mi
Last recorded192,473 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 LHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2021 192,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 183,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 174,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Engine mil indicates fault

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm inner bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 174,633 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Engine mil indicates fault

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm inner bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 163,394 miles

15% front brake imbalance

17% park brake

front tyres on limit ,,, poor

noise from o/s/r wheel

o/s outer cv boot deteriorating

roll bar links worn

Fail 20 Aug 2018 163,394 miles

15% front brake imbalance

17% park brake

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

front tyres on limit ,,, poor

noise from o/s/r wheel

o/s outer cv boot deteriorating

roll bar links worn

Pass 9 Aug 2017 152,502 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 140,735 miles

wipers deteriorating

Fail 24 Aug 2016 140,735 miles

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

wipers deteriorating

Pass 28 Aug 2015 132,105 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Aug 2015 132,092 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Engine management light stays on

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2014 123,354 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on.

Fail 28 Jul 2014 126,340 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 118,101 miles

Engine lamp on

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 118,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine lamp on

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 112,094 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 112,091 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

engine management light stays on

Pass 27 Jul 2011 104,359 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 104,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 99,091 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 99,091 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 88,409 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 88,407 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 78,968 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 78,968 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 64,588 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2006 46,316 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2005 37,725 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

plastic sill covers fitted

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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AP51 LHR is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 AP51 LHR, 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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AP51 LHR is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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