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V395 FSG

2000 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

196,292 mi
Last recorded196,292 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV395 FSG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 196,292 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 196,287 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

OSR tyre worn on edge & to limits

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight exhaust blow at rear silencer

Pass 27 Feb 2015 185,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 174,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs low

front flexi brake hoses show signs of perishing

play in steering rack

rear damper rubbers perishing

Pass 21 Jan 2013 161,702 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f beem patten poor

rear exhaust box tail pip short

Fail 21 Jan 2013 161,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f beem patten poor

rear exhaust box tail pip short

Pass 23 Jan 2012 152,313 miles

Front number plate broken

o/s/f anti roll bar link top boot split

Pass 17 Jan 2011 142,096 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2010 129,386 miles

Both cv joint boots are leaking & in poor con dition.

Both rear spring are rusty.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 116,417 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 116,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 99,693 miles

O/s/r brake disc is in poor condition

Rear exhaust mounting is broken

Pass 23 Jan 2007 87,115 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 74,287 miles

rear exhaust bracket is broken. †Both front & rear brake dics are worn & rusty. †

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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V395 FSG is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V395 FSG, 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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V395 FSG is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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