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BO51 AEG

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,034 mi
Last recorded160,034 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 AEG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2016 160,034 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

clarity of headlamp aims

condition and movement in all front wishbone bushs Borderline

damage to o/s/r light lens Borderline

engine management light on

fluctuation front brakes

handbrake travel

oil leak

play in both steering rack joints

Pass 23 Apr 2015 135,848 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f wishbone bushes splitting

Fail 15 Apr 2015 135,831 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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)

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

corrosion on rear brake disc s

n/s/f & o/s/f wishbone bushes splitting

rear brake comparasion poor

Pass 7 Sep 2013 108,933 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 108,890 miles

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 beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 97,858 miles

chip in screen

wear in steering rack o/s

Pass 1 Sep 2011 85,803 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 85,803 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 71,009 miles

Condition of both number plates

Condition of rear brake discs

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

Wear to nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2008 57,511 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 50,017 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre 2mm and worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2006 42,071 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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BO51 AEG is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BO51 AEG, 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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BO51 AEG is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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