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L8 GFN

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,205 mi
Last recorded128,205 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 GFN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 128,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit, at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit, at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 127,411 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 127,410 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 120,183 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2022 116,838 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 116,838 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 112,323 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 110,245 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 106,935 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 103,273 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 100,399 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 96,943 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 92,280 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 89,047 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 85,717 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 85,717 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 81,879 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 77,964 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 72,829 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 66,268 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 66,268 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 59,384 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 52,137 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 46,083 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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L8 GFN is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L8 GFN, 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 L8 GFN registered?

L8 GFN is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is L8 GFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 GFN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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