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COX 531

2000 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,535 mi
Last recorded165,535 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOX 531
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 165,535 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 162,312 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 159,542 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 155,822 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 153,380 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 153,370 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 149,797 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2017 148,067 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 143,577 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 136,319 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 129,345 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 122,632 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 122,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 116,382 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 110,110 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 106,257 miles

advised all pads half worn

advised engine oil leak

advised rear box corroded n ot blowing

advised slight play os rackend

advised slight play osf bottom ball joint

advised temp exhaust braket fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2010 106,257 miles

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

advised all pads half worn

advised engine oil leak

advised rear box corroded n ot blowing

advised slight play os rackend

advised slight play osf bottom ball joint

advised temp exhaust braket fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2009 102,930 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside front tyre has cut in side wall

Nearside rear tyre low on tread

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2008 100,821 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 91,234 miles

advised midd box braket broken box still well suported

Pass 17 Aug 2006 84,355 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 84,355 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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COX 531 is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 COX 531, 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 COX 531 registered?

COX 531 is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is COX 531 safe to buy?

The MOT history for COX 531 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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