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H20 GJL

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,493 mi
Last recorded202,493 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 GJL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 202,493 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 190,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 190,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 171,789 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 171,740 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 151,524 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 151,524 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 141,393 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 131,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2008 119,950 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 107,236 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 91,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 89,451 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 89,451 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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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H20 GJL is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H20 GJL, 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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H20 GJL is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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