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V438 DGH

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,980 mi
Last recorded131,980 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV438 DGH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 131,980 miles

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

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

slight play in inner rack

Fail 24 Jan 2018 131,980 miles

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

slight play in inner rack

Pass 14 Feb 2017 122,937 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 118,718 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 118,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 114,926 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 114,926 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 109,185 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 102,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 97,664 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 93,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 93,049 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 89,283 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 85,424 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 81,248 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 77,101 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 77,101 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 73,103 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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V438 DGH is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V438 DGH, 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 V438 DGH registered?

V438 DGH is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V438 DGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V438 DGH shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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