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V639 FSF

2000 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

133,577 mi
Last recorded133,577 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV639 FSF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 133,577 miles

front and rear registration plates slightly deterated

Pass 14 Dec 2012 130,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2012 130,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2011 128,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Tyre outer edge worn.

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

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 14 Dec 2011 128,596 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Tyre outer edge worn.

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

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 125,794 miles

O/S/R Brake disc slightly distorted.

O/S/R Brake sticking slightly

Fail 7 Dec 2010 125,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/R Brake disc slightly distorted.

O/S/R Brake sticking slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2009 122,034 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 122,034 miles

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

both front brake hoses cracked

both headlights getting obscured

front brake discs corroded

rear no plate marked

Fail 6 Jan 2009 115,468 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs corroded at inner face

near side front tyre worn at edges

off side front tyre bald at edges

Pass 6 Jan 2009 115,468 miles

front brake discs corroded at inner face

near side front tyre worn at edges

off side front tyre bald at edges

Pass 19 Dec 2007 107,188 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear axle mount bushes slightly deteriorated

handbrake lever has little reserve travel left

Fail 18 Dec 2007 107,188 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear axle mount bushes slightly deteriorated

handbrake lever has little reserve travel left

Pass 3 Jan 2007 99,594 miles

N/s/f track control arm worn and causing play at wheel.

Fail 3 Jan 2007 99,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/f track control arm spherical worn and has play.

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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V639 FSF is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V639 FSF, 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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V639 FSF is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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