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V562 PFL

2000 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,862 mi
Last recorded179,862 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV562 PFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 179,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 166,850 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 166,708 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 162,932 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 157,082 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 150,155 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 143,775 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 143,775 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007 140,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 140,928 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 130,753 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 130,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

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

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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V562 PFL is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V562 PFL, 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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V562 PFL is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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