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V561 LGN

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,833 mi
Last recorded207,833 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV561 LGN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 207,833 miles

Both headlamp beam images are poor

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 207,831 miles

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

Both headlamp beam images are poor

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 200,757 miles

Both head lamp images poor

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

N/s front inner rack end joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/s front inner rack end joint has slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 196,364 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Rack end ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 196,364 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Rack end ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 190,736 miles

Engine management light is on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear suspension has some noise in top mountings

Fail 10 Feb 2015 190,734 miles

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

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

Engine management light is on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2014 181,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 174,406 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 163,312 miles

Rear Most Seats Folded not allowing full inspection of the adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2012 163,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Most Seats Folded not allowing full inspection of the adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2010 136,851 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 136,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 116,747 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 116,747 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 103,897 miles

o/s/f head light cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2007 89,103 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 74,774 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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V561 LGN 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 66.7%.

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 V561 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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V561 LGN is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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