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BU56 HWV

2007 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

192,979 mi
Last recorded192,979 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 HWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 192,979 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2017 185,325 miles

handbrake efficiency low

Pass 2 Jun 2016 177,290 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 168,823 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

radiator bottom is mishaped

Fail 3 Jun 2015 168,823 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

radiator bottom is mishaped

Fail 13 May 2014 163,291 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 163,291 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 May 2013 160,303 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 160,303 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 152,972 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 141,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2011 141,494 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 131,283 miles

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

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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BU56 HWV is a 2007 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2007 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 103,558 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 BU56 HWV, 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 19 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU56 HWV registered?

BU56 HWV is a 2007 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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