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AV51 RFK

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,240 mi
Last recorded202,240 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 RFK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 202,240 miles

Engine MIL light on - Vehicle to old to be tested

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 191,656 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 191,692 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 191,583 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 182,066 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has some small cuts

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 173,157 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Front lower suspension arm mounting bushes perished, splitting and worn

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Nearside front tyre worn on the tread shoulders

Nearside rear tyre has several small cuts to the cords

Fail 17 Jul 2017 173,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake pads worn low

Front lower suspension arm mounting bushes perished, splitting and worn

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Nearside front tyre worn on the tread shoulders

Nearside rear tyre has several small cuts to the cords

Pass 15 Jul 2016 161,341 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 161,341 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 157,023 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 148,607 miles

cv gaitors split at inner clip

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear tyres worn under 1.6mm on shallow grooves

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 3 Dec 2013 139,970 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 131,627 miles

all front wishbone bushes in poor condition and worn

centre exhaust mounting broken

front brake flexy hoses perished

front indicators faded

headlight patterns poor

n/s wiper rubber split

n/s/r top side light not working

Pass 7 Dec 2011 122,646 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wishbone bushes worn

o/s/f outer c.v boot leaking grease

rear reg plate not fitted in correct place

Fail 7 Dec 2011 122,646 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wishbone bushes worn

o/s/f outer c.v boot leaking grease

rear reg plate not fitted in correct place

Pass 7 Dec 2010 113,675 miles

ADVISE - BOTH FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES WORN

ADVISE - FRONT FLEXYS SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Fail 7 Dec 2010 113,675 miles

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

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

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

ADVISE - BOTH FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES WORN

ADVISE - FRONT FLEXYS SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Pass 7 Dec 2009 104,709 miles

o/s/f wishbone bushes starting to wear

Fail 7 Dec 2009 104,709 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f wishbone bushes starting to wear

Pass 10 Dec 2008 95,166 miles

Advise play in o/s/f wishbone front bush

Pass 7 Dec 2007 85,163 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 85,163 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 75,484 miles

duel exhaust hanger (intermediate section), one side broken, other side deteriorated.

rear seatbelts not checked. due to obstruction.

Pass 15 Dec 2005 65,322 miles

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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AV51 RFK is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AV51 RFK, 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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AV51 RFK is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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