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V173 ERG

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,492 mi
Last recorded196,492 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV173 ERG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2012 196,492 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 196,492 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 183,040 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 183,040 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 166,942 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 151,288 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 129,497 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear flasher lamps bulbs colour fading

Pass 20 Dec 2006 112,649 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 106,521 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 106,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V173 ERG is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V173 ERG, 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 V173 ERG registered?

V173 ERG is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V173 ERG safe to buy?

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