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V729 ECH

2000 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

210,924 mi
Last recorded210,924 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV729 ECH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 210,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 193,936 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 187,418 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 182,468 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 176,861 miles

play in steering rack o/s †o/s/f tyre on 1,6mm on inner edge †crack around treat of n/s/r tyre †cut in tread of o/s/r tyre and worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2006 164,902 miles

o/s/f indicator faded †o/s/f brake binding +outer pad low †play in o/s inner track rod joint. †o/s/r brake binding

Fail 15 May 2006 164,874 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/f outer pad low †o/s/r disc in poor condition

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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V729 ECH is a 2000 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V729 ECH, 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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V729 ECH is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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