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P85 MEW

2000 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,353 mi
Last recorded86,353 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP85 MEW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 86,353 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 84,950 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 83,584 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 82,172 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 80,567 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 76,583 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 72,951 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 67,782 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 63,342 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 57,158 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 50,195 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 50,195 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 46,550 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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P85 MEW is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P85 MEW, 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 P85 MEW registered?

P85 MEW is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is P85 MEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P85 MEW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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