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V181 EPV

2000 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,793 mi
Last recorded167,793 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV181 EPV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 167,793 miles

engine/light/on

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 144,363 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 117,960 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 105,754 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 105,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 93,243 miles

o/s /rear tyre inside edge worn

Fail 28 Jan 2013 93,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s /rear tyre inside edge worn

Pass 16 Feb 2012 87,986 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 79,320 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 79,320 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2010 72,251 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Feb 2009 65,616 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 65,616 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 59,355 miles

All brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Feb 2007 53,346 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low, all discs corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2006 49,428 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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V181 EPV is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V181 EPV, 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 V181 EPV registered?

V181 EPV is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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