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M12 JEF

2000 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,329 mi
Last recorded151,329 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 JEF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 151,329 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 149,819 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 148,381 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 148,381 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 147,564 miles

Nearside Rear wearing smooth on outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2015 145,228 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 145,228 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 142,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 142,006 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 139,127 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 135,500 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 135,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 127,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2011 127,815 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2010 118,711 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 109,000 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 102,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 102,161 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 89,733 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 4 Oct 2007 82,242 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 61,063 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 52,324 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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M12 JEF is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M12 JEF, 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 M12 JEF registered?

M12 JEF is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 November 2000.

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The MOT history for M12 JEF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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