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V738 REG

2000 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,592 mi
Last recorded114,592 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV738 REG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 114,592 miles

front number plate cracked

front suspension bushes worn

Pass 4 May 2010 107,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 May 2010 107,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 93,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 93,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 85,166 miles

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 4 May 2007 75,377 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 75,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 64,859 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 64,859 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V738 REG is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V738 REG, 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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V738 REG is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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