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HIG 5737

2001 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,339 mi
Last recorded113,339 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 5737
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 113,339 miles

Fuel filter weeping

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 113,339 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel filter weeping

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 111,745 miles

Nearside Rear shocker slight leak

Offside Front rack end has play

Offside Front wishbone bush worn

Pass 22 May 2017 108,893 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 105,587 miles

o/s/f steering rack inner arm slight play in it

Pass 25 Oct 2014 105,374 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 103,633 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 99,577 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f inner lower arm bush worn

Pass 13 Jul 2011 94,297 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 87,886 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 82,755 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 75,658 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 68,133 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 68,133 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 58,998 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 58,218 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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HIG 5737 is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HIG 5737, 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 HIG 5737 registered?

HIG 5737 is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is HIG 5737 safe to buy?

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