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V679 LBL

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,300 mi
Last recorded86,300 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV679 LBL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 86,300 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 86,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 85,258 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 85,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 84,133 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 84,131 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 83,258 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 82,593 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 81,982 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 81,818 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 81,816 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 81,084 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 79,963 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 78,463 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 76,915 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 75,088 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 75,088 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 72,872 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 72,872 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 71,356 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 71,356 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 69,310 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 66,687 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 64,407 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 60,551 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 55,129 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 48,946 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 41,551 miles

Both rear tyres worn in sidewalls (195/60x15).

Various small chips in windscreen.

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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V679 LBL is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V679 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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V679 LBL is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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