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V689 MCR

2000 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

159,578 mi
Last recorded159,578 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV689 MCR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 159,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 159,578 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 159,527 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 158,913 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 156,689 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 154,240 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Jan 2020 152,100 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 149,371 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 145,709 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 141,441 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 139,566 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 137,874 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 134,729 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 131,008 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 126,891 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 122,995 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 116,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 108,693 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 101,620 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 90,161 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 90,161 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 76,603 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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V689 MCR is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V689 MCR, 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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V689 MCR is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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