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S6 DSE

2000 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

325,377 mi
Last recorded325,377 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 DSE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 325,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 317,645 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Excessive play in offside inner steering rack joint.

Headlamp beam patterns weak.

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

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth and worn smooth on inner shoulder.

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs heavily pitted.

Fail 20 Jan 2017 316,953 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Excessive play in offside inner steering rack joint.

Headlamp beam patterns weak.

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

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth and worn smooth on inner shoulder.

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs heavily pitted.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 306,577 miles

Headlamp beam patterns weak.

Nearside front tyre sidewalls damaged.

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

Oil leak.

Rear brake discs pitted.

Fail 28 Jan 2016 306,483 miles

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

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

Headlamp beam patterns weak.

Nearside front tyre sidewalls damaged.

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

Oil leak.

Rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 290,691 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc(s) scored/pitted.

Fail 20 Jan 2015 290,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc(s) scored/pitted.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 275,671 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 259,363 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 30 Jan 2013 259,363 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 13 Oct 2011 236,800 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 236,800 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 227,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 227,182 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 208,862 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 208,862 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 192,747 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 192,747 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 192,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 177,251 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 177,130 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 160,364 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 160,364 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 141,532 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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S6 DSE is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 S6 DSE, 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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S6 DSE is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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