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V729 FBJ

2000 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,409 mi
Last recorded123,409 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV729 FBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 123,409 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 120,544 miles

Intermittent ABS light illumination when driven, light not illuminated at time of test.

Fail 5 Apr 2019 120,493 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded also has gone weak and coil bound (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded also gone weak and coil bound (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion starting both rear inner wheel arch's

rear diff oil leak

side skirts fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 114,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

park brake effort just met the 16% effort. Adjustment or repair needed

Pass 3 Nov 2016 106,793 miles

corrosion starting both rear inner arch's but not yet to excess. Advise wax oil

exhaust fixing bolts corroded thin but system still secure

oil leak

scale on both front disc inner faces

side skirts fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2016 106,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion starting both rear inner arch's but not yet to excess. Advise wax oil

exhaust fixing bolts corroded thin but system still secure

n/s/f tyre starting to perish/crack

o/s/f tyre at 2mm on inner edge

o/s/r tyre at 2mm on inner edge. Also starting to perish/crack

oil leak

scale on both front disc inner faces

side skirts fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 103,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both o/s tyres at 3mm

coil springs corroded

scale on front disc inner faces

sideskirts fitted

slight play n/s inner rack joint

Pass 17 Nov 2014 99,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre 3mm but wearing on inner edge n/s/f tyre 3mm but wearing on outer edge

sideskirts fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2013 95,517 miles

corrosion starting both rear inner archs but not yet to excess

scale on all brake discs

sideskirts fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2012 90,872 miles

scale on rear discs

sideskirts fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2012 90,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

scale on rear discs

sideskirts fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2011 87,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sideskirts fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2011 87,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sideskirts fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2010 84,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.Not yet to fail criteria but very close.Replace soon

scale on rear brake discs

sideskirts fitted

slight play o/s rack tie rod joint

Pass 1 Dec 2009 80,657 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 78,011 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

power steering pump noisey

Pass 10 Dec 2007 72,050 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 64,975 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 58,169 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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V729 FBJ is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FBJ, 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 FBJ is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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