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V538 FSG

2000 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,559 mi
Last recorded130,559 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV538 FSG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 130,559 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 125,294 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 118,700 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 112,163 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 106,766 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 100,150 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 90,781 miles

slight play at both steering rods

Fail 22 Jan 2007 90,781 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads low on outer & inner sections of tread

play at offside and nearside steering rods

Pass 12 Jan 2006 80,550 miles

slight play both front wheels

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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V538 FSG is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V538 FSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V538 FSG registered?

V538 FSG is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V538 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V538 FSG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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