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V421 SAV

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,672 mi
Last recorded141,672 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV421 SAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 141,672 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr (inner) (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2016 141,672 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr (inner) (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 131,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 131,882 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 131,833 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2014 131,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2014 131,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Engine light on.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 126,159 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 121,106 miles

Engine top stabaliser mount worn and causing vibration.

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

Slight play nearside and offside front steering tie rods.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 116,160 miles

Nearside rear tyre wall perished.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 111,191 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 111,191 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 105,050 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight play at o/s steering arm inner fixings.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 97,133 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 97,133 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 86,234 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 86,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 76,003 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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V421 SAV is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V421 SAV, 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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V421 SAV is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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