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HF51 BUO

2001 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,866 mi
Last recorded175,866 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 BUO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 175,866 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 162,319 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear dics corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2014 162,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear dics corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 139,232 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear 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)

Pass 31 May 2012 121,423 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Front suspension bushes perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack

Pass 31 May 2011 108,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 93,858 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 82,184 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 82,139 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 70,826 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre punctured close to outside edge of tread

Pass 4 Jul 2008 70,826 miles

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

nearside rear tyre punctured close to outside edge of tread

Pass 6 Jul 2007 58,167 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 47,211 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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HF51 BUO is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HF51 BUO, 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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HF51 BUO is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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The MOT history for HF51 BUO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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