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V74 HBY

2000 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

244,909 mi
Last recorded244,909 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV74 HBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 244,909 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 223,399 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 209,903 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 209,903 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 208,216 miles

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 207,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear subframe (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively worn (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 188,307 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN

MINOR LEAK OF POWER STEERING FLUID AT STEERING RACK

N/S/F TYRE PUNCTURED

REAR PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION IMBALANCED

REAR SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION IMBALANCED

Pass 3 Feb 2015 179,832 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 179,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 175,144 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 167,513 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 167,490 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 156,686 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 156,528 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 145,355 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 132,822 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 117,842 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 100,852 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 84,813 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 69,756 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 69,756 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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V74 HBY is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V74 HBY, 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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V74 HBY is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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