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AHZ 4986

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,542 mi
Last recorded148,542 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 4986
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 148,542 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 148,509 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 146,231 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 7 May 2019 146,231 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 17 Nov 2016 145,918 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 143,863 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 136,142 miles

Front tyres 3mm 195/60 R15

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 128,129 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 128,129 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

AUXILLUY BELT WORN

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 115,114 miles

Car body slightly damage all round

Nearside front anti-roll bar link joint dust cover split

Nearside front head lamp slight damage

Offside front inner track rod end has slightly play

Fail 5 Oct 2011 115,109 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear seatbelts not checked because seats are laid flat and has glass panels on them

Fail 5 Oct 2011 115,109 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 106,029 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 106,029 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 100,588 miles

Engine warning light on

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 100,588 miles

Engine warning light on

Pass 14 Apr 2008 88,123 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 81,092 miles

Engine warning light on

Fail 29 Mar 2007 81,092 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Engine worning light on

Pass 11 Nov 2005 71,977 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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AHZ 4986 is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 120,478 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 AHZ 4986, 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 26 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AHZ 4986 registered?

AHZ 4986 is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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