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V159 HGG

2000 Volvo S70

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,758 mi
Last recorded133,758 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S70130,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 HGG
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 133,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear fuel filter corroded/front disks/

Fail 5 Apr 2013 133,757 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear fuel filter corroded/front disks/

Pass 24 Aug 2011 133,757 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

fuel filter corroded

parking brake efficiency close to legal requirments

Fail 18 Aug 2011 133,757 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 133,757 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 133,757 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 133,375 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 133,757 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 133,207 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 133,207 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volvo S70?

Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,207
position lamp(s) not working 2,216
Direction indicator incorrect colour 2,212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,143
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V159 HGG is a 2000 Volvo S70 in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Volvo S70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 130,611 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 S70 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V159 HGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Volvo S70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V159 HGG is a 2000 Volvo S70, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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