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V548 FAU

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,674 mi
Last recorded136,674 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV548 FAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 136,674 miles

front pads low

rear axle bushes soft

Fail 4 Jan 2017 136,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

passenger door does not latch securely closed boot (6.2.B.1a)

front pads low

rear axle bushes soft

Pass 27 Feb 2015 127,533 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wiper blades split on ends

near side rear tyre cracking

poor image off side dip beam

wear in rear axle bushes

Fail 20 Feb 2015 127,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust mounting weak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 123,350 miles

both headlight reflectors in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2013 119,247 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 116,563 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 114,120 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 112,129 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 107,877 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 103,307 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 98,794 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Sep 2006 98,794 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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V548 FAU is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol 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 V548 FAU, 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 V548 FAU registered?

V548 FAU is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V548 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V548 FAU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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