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R800 RJB

2000 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,588 mi
Last recorded157,588 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR800 RJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 157,588 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 157,588 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 152,038 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 152,038 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 148,406 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 148,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 142,901 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 142,901 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 137,812 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 132,971 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 128,016 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 128,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 120,141 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2011 120,141 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2010 112,103 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 107,517 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 100,801 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 100,801 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 89,818 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 81,541 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 72,770 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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R800 RJB is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R800 RJB, 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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R800 RJB is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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