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V53 MOF

2000 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

266,984 mi
Last recorded266,984 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 MOF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 266,984 miles

n/s/o/s rear shock obsorber rubber bushes split.rear axle rubber bushes split ,

Fail 25 Jul 2014 266,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 253,598 miles

ADVISE! Underside of vehicle is getting coroded.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 253,585 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 246,783 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 245,926 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 235,675 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 228,517 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 220,848 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 191,545 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 148,942 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 148,942 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 136,107 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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V53 MOF is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V53 MOF, 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 V53 MOF registered?

V53 MOF is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V53 MOF safe to buy?

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