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BU56 HWX

2007 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,459 mi
Last recorded181,459 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 Volvo V70103,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 181,459 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 181,459 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 175,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine lamp lit

Pass 9 Jan 2014 166,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

rear seats folded time of test

Pass 11 Jan 2013 157,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2013 157,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2012 143,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 143,351 miles

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 HWX is a 2007 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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