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V725 EHW

2000 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

176,265 mi
Last recorded176,265 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV725 EHW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 176,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 173,034 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 173,033 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded *marked* (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both rear inner hoses ferrules excessively corroded *marked* (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn *marked* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 173,015 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 165,488 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear chassis corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2024 165,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 155,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

headlight beam image weak

Fail 6 Feb 2023 155,438 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

headlight beam image weak

Pass 10 Feb 2022 149,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 145,363 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 145,363 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 144,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 137,310 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 137,309 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 131,563 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 131,562 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket (7.1.1)

Steering lock fails to engage not testable due to key not removing (2.1.4b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 124,778 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 124,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 114,887 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 114,887 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 104,018 miles

Exhaust down pipe is cracked around near turbo

Slight play in the nearside of the steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2013 97,308 miles

Exhaust down pipe cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2012 88,289 miles

Exhaust down pipe starting to crack

Fail 2 Apr 2012 88,289 miles

Exhaust down pipe starting to crack

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 79,061 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 79,061 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 70,003 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to discolour

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 70,003 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 14 Apr 2009 61,258 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 55,677 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 55,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 50,314 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 43,168 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 43,168 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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V725 EHW is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 V725 EHW, 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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V725 EHW is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 February 2000.

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