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V70 TSR

2000 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,952 mi
Last recorded69,952 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 TSR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 69,952 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 69,942 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 69,779 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 69,521 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 69,520 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 69,520 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 69,519 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 69,140 miles

nearside and offside rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 68,368 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

chips in screen

Fail 4 Jul 2011 68,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

chips in screen

Pass 21 Jul 2010 67,246 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 65,312 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 64,896 miles

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

handbrake travel high

nearside rear plastic under shield insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2007 63,305 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 57,283 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 57,280 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2005 46,378 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2005 46,378 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 TSR is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 TSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V70 TSR registered?

V70 TSR is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is V70 TSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V70 TSR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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