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T5 EBT

2000 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,347 mi
Last recorded182,347 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 EBT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 182,347 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brakes slightly out of balance

o/s wiper split on end

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush starting to split

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit + cut on tread not through to inner cord [225/45/17w]

screw in n/s/f tyre

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 12 Dec 2007 177,359 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 177,346 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 184,580 miles

engine a bit smokey when revved/various warning lights illuminated require attention.

wear/play in steering rack internals.

Pass 22 Nov 2005 162,887 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 162,887 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING NOT QUITE AGAINST STOP

LEFT FRONT FOG LIGHT CRACKED

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

oil leak

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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T5 EBT is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 T5 EBT, 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 T5 EBT registered?

T5 EBT is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is T5 EBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 EBT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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