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N19 RCN

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

290,880 mi
Last recorded290,880 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 RCN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 290,880 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 282,938 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2023 275,934 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside totally bald on outer edges and very poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle rubber sleeves (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sports suspension fitted little movement

Fail 30 Aug 2023 275,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside totally bald on outer edges and very poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle rubber sleeves (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sports suspension fitted little movement

Pass 19 Jan 2023 272,744 miles

Nearside Front door mirror crackrd

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

lowered suspension fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2022 266,904 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

lowered suspension fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2021 255,892 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 244,835 miles

Front brake inspection

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 18 Jan 2019 235,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 223,155 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 207,867 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 207,867 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 183,868 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 163,588 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 163,199 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 151,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 149,233 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 146,323 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 146,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 142,648 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 142,648 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 140,389 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 140,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 14 Jan 2009 137,066 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 135,146 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 132,121 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 128,091 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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N19 RCN is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 N19 RCN, 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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N19 RCN is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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