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V481 JFL

2000 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

177,159 mi
Last recorded177,159 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV481 JFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 177,159 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 174,233 miles

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

Rear wiper

mist of oil on filter housing

Pass 13 Dec 2016 171,091 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 169,817 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack on side walls

Pass 5 Dec 2014 168,256 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside nearside rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 9 Dec 2013 166,129 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 163,972 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 162,066 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 159,452 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front suspension arm link arm top bush starting to deteriorate slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2009 156,204 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 153,084 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 150,217 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 146,609 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 146,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 143,055 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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V481 JFL is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 V481 JFL, 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 V481 JFL registered?

V481 JFL is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V481 JFL safe to buy?

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