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V70 SET

2000 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,523 mi
Last recorded161,523 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 SET
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 161,523 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 151,261 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 143,262 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 136,535 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 136,535 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 122,461 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust hanger corroded

slight play in nearside rack end

Pass 12 Jul 2014 122,461 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust hanger corroded

slight play in nearside rack end

Pass 20 Jul 2013 111,839 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight blow on back box but unable to see it

Fail 18 Jul 2013 111,782 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight blow on back box but unable to see it

Pass 1 Aug 2012 100,694 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 100,694 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 97,742 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 95,506 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 93,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 93,523 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 92,503 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 90,987 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2006 75,976 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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V70 SET is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V70 SET, 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 SET is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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