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J8 CGN

2000 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

114,917 mi
Last recorded114,917 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 CGN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 114,917 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 114,893 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 114,806 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 114,417 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 113,554 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 112,693 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 111,712 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all underbody components covered in waxoil

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 110,718 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated allslightly perished but sound (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance nsr osr faded (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint boot perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perished (2.2.C.1c)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsr osr arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf osf worn on inside edges also slifght damagr to treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 109,294 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 108,016 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 105,755 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 104,465 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 104,465 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 102,916 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Oct 2009 101,174 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 99,661 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 99,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 97,784 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 93,633 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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J8 CGN is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 J8 CGN, 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 J8 CGN registered?

J8 CGN is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is J8 CGN safe to buy?

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