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V629 LBL

2000 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests36 (19 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate52.8%

Mileage

249,246 mi
Last recorded249,246 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV629 LBL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 17 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2025 249,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 244,927 miles

power steering fluid appears to be dirty/contaminated.further inspection and poss change required

Fail 21 Feb 2024 244,927 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

hand brake lever starting to feel tight

power steering fluid appears to be dirty/contaminated.further inspection and poss change required

Pass 15 Feb 2023 239,252 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

minor blows from all over exhaust system

o/s front shock starting to weep

o/s park brake effort getting low..further investigation advisable

Pass 14 Feb 2022 234,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

knocking from poss rear inboard hand brake shoes(poss broken)

looks to be a minor weep from power steering resevoir

Fail 14 Feb 2022 234,531 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

knocking from poss rear inboard hand brake shoes(poss broken)

looks to be a minor weep from power steering resevoir

Pass 4 Feb 2021 229,664 miles

o/s door mirror loose

scratches in windscreen

Fail 3 Feb 2021 229,664 miles

Fuel pipe insecure filler neck to tank securing clamp corroded away (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s door mirror loose

scratches in windscreen

Pass 7 Feb 2020 225,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

N/s headlamp pattern vague

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 225,839 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

N/s headlamp pattern vague

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 218,190 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 218,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 210,511 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 210,431 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 202,431 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 193,740 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 193,736 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 184,839 miles

slight play both sides of steering rack

Fail 19 Feb 2015 184,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play both sides of steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2014 177,160 miles

engine management light stays on

slight play both sides of steering rack

Fail 26 Mar 2014 177,160 miles

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

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

engine management light stays on

slight play both sides of steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2013 167,651 miles

engine management light stays on

Fail 18 Jan 2013 167,651 miles

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

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

engine management light stays on

Pass 30 Jan 2012 158,693 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 158,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 150,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light stays on

Fail 2 Feb 2011 150,062 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light stays on

Pass 28 Jan 2010 140,392 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 140,392 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play both sides of steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2009 131,171 miles

o/s/f tyre near legal limit

Fail 16 Jan 2009 131,169 miles

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

o/s/f tyre near legal limit

Pass 18 Jan 2008 121,909 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 121,906 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

front brake pads gatting low

o/s/r tyre underinflated

Pass 10 Feb 2007 113,474 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 102,742 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2006 102,253 miles

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

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

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

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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V629 LBL is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.

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 V629 LBL, 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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V629 LBL is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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