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L979 RPW

2000 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

279,391 mi
Last recorded279,391 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL979 RPW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 279,391 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 273,829 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 267,838 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 252,105 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 241,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 232,994 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 221,469 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 209,512 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 177,734 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 157,442 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 157,361 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 153,407 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 149,672 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 149,672 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 141,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 135,843 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 135,843 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 132,473 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 131,980 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 126,851 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 118,309 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 107,726 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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L979 RPW is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L979 RPW, 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 L979 RPW registered?

L979 RPW is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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The MOT history for L979 RPW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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