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V545 FSG

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

197,362 mi
Last recorded197,362 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV545 FSG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 197,362 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

O/s rear brake disc corroded.

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 197,362 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/s rear brake disc corroded.

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

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 187,678 miles

N/s front wishbone bushes deteriorated (movement not excessive)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside headlamp reflector slightly deteriorated.

Rear axle bushes appear deteriorated (movement not excessive)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 187,678 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/s front wishbone bushes deteriorated (movement not excessive)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside headlamp reflector slightly deteriorated.

Rear axle bushes appear deteriorated (movement not excessive)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 176,256 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses slightly cracked.

Engine MIL light indicates a fault.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tail pipe missing.

N/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges (just legal).

N/s front wheel bearing has slight play.

N/s rear tyre worn on inside edge.

O/s rear brake disc corroded (not seriously weakened).

Slight judder on rear brakes.

Fail 28 Jul 2014 176,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front brake flexi hoses slightly cracked.

Engine MIL light indicates a fault.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tail pipe missing.

N/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges (just legal).

N/s front wheel bearing has slight play.

N/s rear tyre worn on inside edge.

O/s rear brake disc corroded (not seriously weakened).

Slight judder on rear brakes.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 163,599 miles

Both front suspension struts corroded.

Both headlamps have a slightly diffused beam pattern.

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge.

Exhaust middle box has a minor leak.

O/s front flexi hose slightly deteriorated.

Fail 16 Jul 2013 163,599 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front suspension struts corroded.

Both headlamps have a slightly diffused beam pattern.

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge.

Exhaust middle box has a minor leak.

O/s front flexi hose slightly deteriorated.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 151,338 miles

Both headlamps have a slightly diffused beam pattern.

Fuel filter corroded.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/s rear brake back plate corroded.

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 151,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both headlamps have a slightly diffused beam pattern.

Fuel filter corroded.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/s rear brake back plate corroded.

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 136,152 miles

N/s rear tyre worn on edges (just legal)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 128,341 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 128,340 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

imbalance on front brakes (within limits)

o/s front brake binding slightly

rear ride height lower than usual (suspect tired coil springs)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 121,062 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 121,003 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 112,739 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 89,055 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006

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

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

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

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

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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V545 FSG is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V545 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.

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V545 FSG is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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