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V813 XBE

2000 Volvo S70

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

289,172 mi
Last recorded289,172 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S70130,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV813 XBE
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 289,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

SMALL CRACKS IN N/S/R TYRE

Fail 3 Jan 2014 289,172 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

SMALL CRACKS IN N/S/R TYRE

Fail 4 Jul 2012 281,766 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 281,766 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 275,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 270,384 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 263,022 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2009 263,022 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2008 250,166 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 150,036 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 214,505 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 169,005 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 155,326 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volvo S70?

Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,207
position lamp(s) not working 2,216
Direction indicator incorrect colour 2,212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,143
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V813 XBE is a 2000 Volvo S70 in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Volvo S70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 130,611 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 S70 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V813 XBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Volvo S70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V813 XBE is a 2000 Volvo S70, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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