MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,477 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
o/s wing mirror damaged but not insecure
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake pads low, but above 1.6mm
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside front tyre sidewall perishing
nearside position light [one working]
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
nearside position light [one working]
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L5 VLV 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 58.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 L5 VLV, 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 L5 VLV registered?
L5 VLV is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 December 2000.
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