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CU51 HBW

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,275 mi
Last recorded94,275 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2014 94,275 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 94,275 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 91,173 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 87,600 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 84,524 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 84,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2009 77,178 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 77,178 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 70,478 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 70,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 56,189 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 44,324 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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CU51 HBW is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red 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 CU51 HBW, 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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What year was CU51 HBW registered?

CU51 HBW is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is CU51 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 HBW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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