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NJZ 1840

2000 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,480 mi
Last recorded149,480 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJZ 1840
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 149,480 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 149,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 135,607 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 135,605 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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 125,956 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 125,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 116,951 miles

All front and rear steering and suspension components corroded

All rear suspension arms and trailing arms bushes deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

Complete exhaust corroding and hangers corroded

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has a small cut to it but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

Plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 107,802 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges of tread

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Complete exhaust system corroding

Front and rear steering and suspension components corroding

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

Plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Wiper blades smearing windscreen very slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2011 100,576 miles

All front and rear steering braking and suspension components corroding

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight condensation to offside headlamp and indicator lens

Slight play to both front steering rack arms

Fail 8 Aug 2011 100,576 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

All front and rear steering braking and suspension components corroding

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight condensation to offside headlamp and indicator lens

Slight play to both front steering rack arms

Pass 10 Aug 2010 92,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs starting to wear.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 85,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroding

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight play to both front steering arm tie rods

Wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Fail 25 Aug 2009 85,677 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroding

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight play to both front steering arm tie rods

Wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Fail 1 Oct 2008 79,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 79,202 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 63,287 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 45,506 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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NJZ 1840 is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 NJZ 1840, 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 NJZ 1840 registered?

NJZ 1840 is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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