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DCZ 1640

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,011 mi
Last recorded158,011 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 1640
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 158,011 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 155,761 miles

Nearside Front osf inner rack joints slight play

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

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

Rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2016 150,915 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

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

Pass 8 Feb 2015 148,148 miles

all front to rear brake pipes ns /os slight corrosion

rear brake pads not visable

Pass 26 Feb 2014 143,689 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 143,644 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 137,474 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

outer lower sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Mar 2012 136,381 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 136,379 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 132,274 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 130,261 miles

advise oil light on,on dash at idle

Fail 2 Mar 2010 130,168 miles

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

advise oil light on,on dash at idle

Pass 24 Feb 2009 122,650 miles

engine management light illuminated

exhaust system corroding in places

oil light flashing on dash

Fail 27 Feb 2008 115,064 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 115,064 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2007 107,433 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 97,974 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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DCZ 1640 is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DCZ 1640, 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 DCZ 1640 registered?

DCZ 1640 is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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