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V568 XFE

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

235,360 mi
Last recorded235,360 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 235,360 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 190,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 205,396 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 205,321 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 194,722 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 194,722 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 186,581 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 186,385 miles

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

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

Offside brake caliper securing device missing both (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 176,116 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2015 176,115 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 171,896 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all front suspension components corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

eml light on

rear shocks weak (found going through brake rollers)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 171,890 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all front suspension components corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

eml light on

rear shocks weak (found going through brake rollers)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 160,370 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 160,368 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 151,385 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 136,169 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2012 136,169 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 123,576 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 123,576 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2010 112,672 miles

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

SRS light on dash

rear brakes bind

Fail 19 Jan 2010 112,670 miles

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

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

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

SRS light on dash

rear brakes bind

Pass 16 Jan 2009 103,591 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 103,591 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 96,020 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 87,551 miles

o/s/r tyre slight sidewall damage.

Fail 19 Jan 2007 87,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 78,721 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 XFE is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XFE, 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 XFE is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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