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V451 SAV

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,083 mi
Last recorded103,083 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV451 SAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 103,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2021 103,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 102,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jun 2020 102,414 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2019 100,938 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 100,936 miles

Brake performance not tested subframe corrosion (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 100,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear seat folded at time of test unable to check seat belts

Fail 4 Jun 2018 100,091 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear seat folded at time of test unable to check seat belts

Pass 3 Apr 2017 98,781 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 96,487 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Just met efficency (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 96,471 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Just met efficency (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 94,946 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 94,946 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 93,552 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 93,552 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 92,056 miles

o/s/f cv slight grease leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 90,272 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 90,272 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 89,052 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 89,052 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 87,588 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 86,028 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 86,028 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 84,047 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 82,191 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 78,974 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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V451 SAV is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V451 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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V451 SAV is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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