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V659 MKX

2000 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

194,964 mi
Last recorded194,964 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV659 MKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 194,964 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 188,003 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 180,007 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 174,378 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 174,378 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 169,252 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 169,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 162,561 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 162,561 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 153,471 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 153,471 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 140,679 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 140,645 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2006 128,098 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 128,098 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 115,200 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 115,200 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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V659 MKX is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V659 MKX, 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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V659 MKX is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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