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V775 DRM

2000 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,072 mi
Last recorded97,072 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV775 DRM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 97,072 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 97,072 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack leaking fluid on both boots (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 88,673 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 88,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 80,088 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 68,118 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 55,751 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 52,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 52,056 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 47,426 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 43,238 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 43,238 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2007 38,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 38,540 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 33,909 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 33,909 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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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V775 DRM is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 V775 DRM, 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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V775 DRM is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V775 DRM safe to buy?

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