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V547 EVR

2000 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

157,994 mi
Last recorded157,994 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Volvo S70130,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV547 EVR
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 157,994 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 157,994 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 154,799 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 154,799 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 150,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 145,513 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 140,892 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 136,353 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Offside rear axle mounting bush very deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 135,657 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 134,429 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 134,429 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear axle mounting support plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 131,669 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 131,669 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 128,593 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 128,593 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 125,197 miles

Ball joint has slight play Offside front inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 125,197 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play Offside front inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 122,349 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 122,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 118,937 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 118,937 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r noise when wheel spun

Pass 13 Dec 2012 114,230 miles

Nearside front inner rackend slight play

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front inner rackend slight play

Pass 9 Dec 2011 110,369 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 110,369 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 106,894 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 106,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 100,540 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 92,195 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack.

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 83,542 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 72,290 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 72,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 62,806 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S70?

Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,207
position lamp(s) not working 2,216
Direction indicator incorrect colour 2,212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,143
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V547 EVR is a 2000 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 2000 Volvo S70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 130,611 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 S70 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V547 EVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Volvo S70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V547 EVR is a 2000 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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