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V70 DAB

2000 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,010 mi
Last recorded140,010 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 DAB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 140,010 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2014 140,010 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 135,025 miles

At the time of test the srs light went out but the dash warning displayed srs-airbag service urgent

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 135,025 miles

At the time of test the srs light went out but the dash warning displayed srs-airbag service urgent

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 128,779 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 122,409 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 116,554 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 112,064 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 104,232 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 104,232 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 92,184 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 92,184 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 Feb 2006 83,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

both rear tyre edges worn

Pass 23 Feb 2006 83,356 miles

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

both rear tyre edges worn

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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V70 DAB is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V70 DAB, 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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V70 DAB is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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