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V472 MPP

2000 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,697 mi
Last recorded97,697 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV472 MPP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 97,697 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

play from inner steering tie rods

rear tyres perished

Fail 22 May 2014 97,697 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

play from inner steering tie rods

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Jun 2013 92,118 miles

EML light on

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

Fail 30 May 2013 92,114 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

EML light on

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

Pass 9 May 2012 87,767 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 79,766 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs corroded

front tyres close to legal limit

rear brake pads low

skight play in o/s inner steering tie rod

Pass 20 Dec 2010 79,766 miles

front brake discs corroded

front tyres close to legal limit

rear brake pads low

skight play in o/s inner steering tie rod

Pass 17 Dec 2009 73,198 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 66,742 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 62,708 miles

nearside and offside front brake hoses slightly twested

Pass 18 Dec 2006 57,134 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 49,408 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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V472 MPP is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V472 MPP, 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 V472 MPP registered?

V472 MPP is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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