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P8 FYN

2000 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,667 mi
Last recorded215,667 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 FYN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 215,667 miles

Centre exhaust fixings heavily corroded.

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust system weak.

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear heatshield loose.

Pass 15 Jan 2025 213,820 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 211,136 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower shock absorbers lower bushes are perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 207,310 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 207,310 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 203,087 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 203,087 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 197,507 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 194,918 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 194,918 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 191,902 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 191,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 188,442 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 188,442 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 182,514 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim offside & nearside (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 182,514 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear inner sidewall splitting but not deep enough to reach cords

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim offside & nearside (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 175,294 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 170,768 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 170,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 165,499 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 165,499 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 160,393 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 160,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 154,553 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 148,236 miles

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

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 148,236 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 139,201 miles

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

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

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

damage to offside front tyre outter wall and close to limit

Pass 14 Oct 2008 126,751 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 112,033 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 97,434 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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P8 FYN is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P8 FYN, 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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P8 FYN is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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