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V783 LGO

2000 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

189,323 mi
Last recorded189,323 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV783 LGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 189,323 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 167,260 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres starting to wear

Pass 17 Aug 2011 167,260 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres starting to wear

Pass 18 Aug 2010 149,758 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 149,757 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 134,164 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both headlamp beam images deteriorated

nearside front tyre run flat

Fail 30 Jun 2009 134,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both headlamp beam images deteriorated

nearside front tyre run flat

Pass 17 Jul 2008 117,873 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both headlamp beam images deteriorated

play in steering

Fail 16 Jul 2008 117,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both headlamp beam images deteriorated

offside front brake hose twisted

offside inner front wheel arch insecure

play in steering

Pass 18 Jun 2007 99,996 miles

emissions high.

Fail 18 Jun 2007 99,995 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

emissions high

Pass 7 Jun 2006 84,783 miles

damage to front screen but not in swept area

handbrake travel high

rear registration plate loose

rear tyres have uneven wear

Fail 5 Jun 2006 84,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

damage to front screen but not in swept area

handbrake travel high

rear registration plate loose

rear tyres have uneven wear

very excessive oil leak

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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V783 LGO is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V783 LGO, 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 V783 LGO registered?

V783 LGO is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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