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V170 DCT

2000 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,602 mi
Last recorded156,602 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV170 DCT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015 156,602 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 147,556 miles

All tyres cracked

Cut in nearside front tyre not in excess of requirements

Intermittant misfire

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2013 147,556 miles

All tyres cracked

Cut in nearside front tyre not in excess of requirements

Intermittant misfire

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2012 145,429 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

brake service

front coil springs slight corroded

near side rear tyre is low on the inner edge of tread

off side rear tyre is bald on the inner edge of tread

rear exaust hangers corroded

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

unable to inspect brake pipes due to grease applyed

Fail 6 Jul 2012 145,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

brake service

front coil springs slight corroded

near side rear tyre is low on the inner edge of tread

off side rear tyre is bald on the inner edge of tread

rear exaust hangers corroded

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

unable to inspect brake pipes due to grease applyed

Pass 16 Jul 2011 141,501 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 133,463 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 129,314 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 125,607 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 125,607 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 120,044 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 112,445 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine management light on

exhaust tail pipe bracket broken but still suporting exhaust

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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V170 DCT is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V170 DCT, 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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V170 DCT is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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