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DKZ 8878

2000 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,171 mi
Last recorded126,171 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKZ 8878
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 126,171 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 126,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 120,604 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 113,156 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 107,184 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 107,184 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2010 100,786 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 87,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 74,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 74,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 67,064 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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DKZ 8878 is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DKZ 8878, 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 DKZ 8878 registered?

DKZ 8878 is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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The MOT history for DKZ 8878 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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