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M40 HWC

2000 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

209,180 mi
Last recorded209,180 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 HWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 209,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 209,174 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 207,776 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 205,866 miles

Offside headlamp condensed

Fail 30 Jan 2017 205,866 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour different brightness to o/s (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside headlamp condensed

Pass 28 Jan 2016 200,038 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 200,038 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52 percent (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 190,469 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 190,469 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 176,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 176,346 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 164,869 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 164,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 152,092 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 152,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 140,162 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 140,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 127,392 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 127,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 111,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 96,984 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 96,984 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 81,346 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 81,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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M40 HWC is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 M40 HWC, 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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M40 HWC is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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