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HBK 1E

2001 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

84,046 mi
Last recorded84,046 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBK 1E
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 84,046 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 83,753 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 83,154 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 82,713 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 82,251 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 81,831 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 81,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 81,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 80,239 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 78,748 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 76,803 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 76,803 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 75,844 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 75,844 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 74,259 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 70,222 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 66,024 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 66,024 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 63,821 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 60,731 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 58,217 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 53,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 50,536 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 44,114 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 44,114 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 37,027 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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HBK 1E is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HBK 1E, 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 HBK 1E registered?

HBK 1E is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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