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V568 LGK

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

245,359 mi
Last recorded245,359 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV568 LGK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 245,359 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 239,792 miles

n/s/f brake hose heavily perished

play in steering rack

Fail 21 Sep 2016 239,791 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f brake hose heavily perished

play in steering rack

Pass 28 Aug 2015 234,242 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine light on

oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2015 234,234 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 234,208 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 225,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 225,259 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 219,682 miles

Front pads have worn low

Movement in steering joints

Ns front tyre has worn on extreme edges close to limit

Os front tyre tread is cut

Fail 28 Oct 2013 219,682 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front pads have worn low

Movement in steering joints

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

Ns front tyre has worn on extreme edges close to limit

Os front tyre tread is cut

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 210,474 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight damage to rear of front subframe

slight play in both front steering rack arm inner ball joints

Fail 17 Sep 2012 210,472 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre getting close to limit on edges

slight damage to rear of front subframe

slight play in both front steering rack arm inner ball joints

Fail 22 Oct 2011 201,723 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front subframe slight damage

Pass 22 Oct 2011 201,723 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front subframe slight damage

Pass 18 May 2010 175,052 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 160,978 miles

all flexible brake hoses beginning to crack and perish

both headlamp reflectors beginning to tarnish ok on test today

brake pedal rubber showing age on edge

noise from engine near fuel pump drive belt should be checked a.s.a.p.

offside driving lamp out

ruber suspension mounts showing age generally

tie rod to roll bar bushes rubbers on ball joints showing age

Fail 26 May 2009 160,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all flexible brake hoses beginning to crack and perish

both headlamp reflectors beginning to tarnish ok on test today

brake pedal rubber showing age on edge

noise from engine near fuel pump drive belt should be checked a.s.a.p.

offside driving lamp out

ruber suspension mounts showing age generally

tie rod to roll bar bushes rubbers on ball joints showing age

Pass 17 Apr 2008 149,429 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 149,429 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 130,205 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2006 130,205 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2006 122,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Pass 6 May 2006 122,141 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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V568 LGK is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 V568 LGK, 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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V568 LGK is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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