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B4 YLN

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,052 mi
Last recorded180,052 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 YLN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 180,052 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 179,763 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 172,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 172,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 162,433 miles

215/55/ZR16/97W. All new.

Eng Mng light on.

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 162,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

215/55/ZR16/97W. OF 0 OR 6 NR 3 NF 3mm.

Eng Mng light on.

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 151,357 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Slight movement (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Slight movement (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front 215/55/ZR16/97WXL. OF 5 OR 3 NR 4 NF 5mm.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 138,725 miles

215/55/R16/97W. OF 3 OR 3 NR 4 NF 4mm.

Fail 9 Aug 2014 138,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

215/55/R16/97W. OF 3 OR 3 NR 4 NF 4mm.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 129,137 miles

215/55/R16/97W. All 5mm.

Fail 3 Aug 2013 129,137 miles

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

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

215/55/R16/97W. All 5mm.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 117,321 miles

215/55/R16/97WXL.

Pads worn. Front 50% Rear 40%.

Fail 11 Aug 2012 117,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

215/55/R16/97WXL.

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

Pads worn. Front 50% Rear 40%.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 107,808 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 107,808 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 94,979 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jul 2009 89,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

gearbox leak

Fail 24 Jul 2009 89,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2008 84,173 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 84,103 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 84,103 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 77,179 miles

exhaust corroded

front hub/rack play

front wheels poor clearance,lock stops worn

front wishbone bushes wear

o/s h/lamp poor aim/pattern

service light on

Pass 20 Jul 2006 69,743 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 63,997 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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B4 YLN is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B4 YLN, 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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B4 YLN is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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