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V550 HDU

2000 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

38,872 mi
Last recorded38,872 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV550 HDU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 38,872 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 37,650 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 37,648 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 36,637 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 35,856 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 35,845 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 34,969 miles

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 24 Feb 2022 34,966 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 1 Mar 2021 33,830 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 32,752 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 32,744 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both rear brake disc corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 31,608 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 31,605 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 30,198 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 29,596 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 29,594 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 27,995 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 26,438 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 4 Mar 2015 26,370 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 18 Mar 2014 25,054 miles

exhaust rear hangers broken

front brake discs, inner face corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2014 25,054 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear hangers broken

front brake discs, inner face corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2013 24,185 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 24,185 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 22,809 miles

oil dripping

Pass 17 Feb 2011 21,504 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 20,090 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Mar 2009 18,267 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 18,267 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres perrished

Pass 12 Mar 2008 17,235 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 15,759 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 13,759 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 13,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

passenger side rear tyre perished on inner side wall

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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V550 HDU is a 2000 Volvo V70 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 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 V550 HDU, 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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V550 HDU is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 February 2000.

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