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V594 SOT

2000 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

175,946 mi
Last recorded175,946 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV594 SOT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 175,946 miles

BONNET HARD TO OPEN

GENERAL OIL LEAK

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear SEAT BELT COVER DAMAGED

OIL LEVEL LOW

Offside Front TYRE 2.9MM LOW ON EDGE

Offside HEADLIGHT UNIT HAS HOLE

Fail 14 Mar 2016 175,946 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

BONNET HARD TO OPEN

GENERAL OIL LEAK

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST

Nearside Rear SEAT BELT COVER DAMAGED

OIL LEVEL LOW

Offside Front TYRE 2.9MM LOW ON EDGE

Offside HEADLIGHT UNIT HAS HOLE

Fail 1 Apr 2015 169,452 miles

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

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

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

center brake light missing

Pass 1 Apr 2015 169,452 miles

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

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

center brake light missing

Fail 12 Mar 2014 163,582 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

center brake light not working

Pass 12 Mar 2014 163,582 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

center brake light not working

Pass 2 Apr 2013 148,596 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 148,581 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 145,262 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 131,074 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 119,035 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 105,388 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 105,388 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 92,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 92,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 82,097 miles

crack front no plate

slight play steering radial balljoint n/s

stone chip windscreen

Fail 23 Jan 2007 82,097 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

crack front no plate

slight play steering radial balljoint n/s

stone chip windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2006 71,146 miles

slight discolouring rear plate

slight play both steering rack arms

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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V594 SOT is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V594 SOT, 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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V594 SOT is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 February 2000.

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