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ALE 74H

2000 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

283,073 mi
Last recorded283,073 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALE 74H
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 283,073 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 277,249 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 277,200 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 272,673 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 267,248 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 262,100 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 256,925 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 252,298 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 246,683 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 239,905 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 234,158 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 234,158 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 228,655 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 221,227 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 215,257 miles

minnor play in steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2012 209,325 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 202,659 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 196,490 miles

n/s front headlight minor damage

n/s rear seat belt mino fraying

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Sep 2009 189,431 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 182,685 miles

n/s front headlight minor damage

Pass 24 Sep 2007 177,173 miles

n/s front headlight minor damage

Pass 22 Sep 2006 168,828 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 161,429 miles

n/s headlight damaged but good pattern

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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ALE 74H is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 ALE 74H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALE 74H registered?

ALE 74H is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is ALE 74H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALE 74H shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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