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V554 LGN

2000 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

203,445 mi
Last recorded203,445 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV554 LGN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 203,445 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 188,043 miles

(1) Engine management lamp on.

(1) Parking brake lever travel close to limit.

(2) Rear brake pads worn close to limit.2mm.

(4) Both headlamp reflectors deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Fuel filter corroded.

(6) Exhaust system corroded slightly.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 188,043 miles

(1) Engine management lamp on.

(1) Parking brake lever travel close to limit.

(2) Rear brake pads worn close to limit.2mm.

(4) Both headlamp reflectors deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Fuel filter corroded.

(6) Exhaust system corroded slightly.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 168,674 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 168,674 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 151,810 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2011 151,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2009 131,080 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 131,080 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 123,039 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 112,836 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside rear door not opening from outside of vehicle

play in steering

Pass 15 Feb 2007 100,220 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

gearbox leaks

handbrake travel high

nearside rear door does not open from outside

play in steering

wipers worn

Fail 15 Feb 2007 100,220 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

gearbox leaks

handbrake travel high

nearside rear door does not open from outside

play in steering

wipers worn

Pass 8 Feb 2006 87,896 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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V554 LGN is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V554 LGN, 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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V554 LGN is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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