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V343 LOC

2000 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,040 mi
Last recorded157,040 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV343 LOC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 157,040 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear axle bush n/s worn recomend to replace

unable to see rear pads

Fail 11 Apr 2013 157,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear axle bush n/s worn recomend to replace

unable to see rear pads

Pass 12 Apr 2012 146,972 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Fail 5 Apr 2012 146,885 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Apr 2011 137,622 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 137,622 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 132,029 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 May 2009 123,410 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front steering arms have slight play

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel filler cap seal slightly worn

handbrake has limited reserve travel

offside front anti roll bar link rod top dust cover slightly swollen

Fail 18 May 2009 123,410 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front steering arms have slight play

fuel filler cap seal slightly worn

handbrake has limited reserve travel

offside front anti roll bar link rod top dust cover slightly swollen

Pass 12 May 2008 114,725 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 107,498 miles

suspect slight play in nearside steering rack arm joint

Pass 11 May 2006 94,747 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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V343 LOC is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V343 LOC, 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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V343 LOC is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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