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V729 FSC

2000 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,747 mi
Last recorded121,747 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV729 FSC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 121,747 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 118,470 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 115,043 miles

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

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 22 Oct 2015 111,176 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 104,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 102,281 miles

chip in screen

Pass 23 Oct 2012 100,342 miles

nearside rear tyres worn edges

Pass 18 Oct 2011 97,298 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 94,120 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 87,764 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on edges.

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

play in n/s steering track rod.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 80,006 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 73,719 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 67,726 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 67,724 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 63,259 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 63,254 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 FSC is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FSC, 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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What year was V729 FSC registered?

V729 FSC is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V729 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V729 FSC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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