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V788 LGO

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

171,650 mi
Last recorded171,650 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 LGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 171,650 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 166,255 miles

EML is on

exhaust is very rusty

f/n/s brake hose is perished

f/o/s anti roll bar link arm is worn

front discs are badly worn and pads appear 75% worn

r/o/s tyre is perished

Pass 14 Apr 2014 160,203 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 150,772 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2012 150,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine management warning lamp on

offside front tyre worn to 1.6mm

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 138,721 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 133,683 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 127,051 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 114,690 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 103,628 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 87,857 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 75,106 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 75,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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V788 LGO is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V788 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V788 LGO registered?

V788 LGO is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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