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V818 LJB

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,570 mi
Last recorded220,570 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV818 LJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 220,570 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 216,343 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 211,944 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 206,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 195,589 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 179,762 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear outer brake caliper pistons/pads siezed.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 174,406 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 167,833 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 167,833 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 161,419 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 161,419 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 154,542 miles

engine warning lamp on

stone chip in zone b of screen

slight damage to offsie and nearsie front brake hoses

Fail 12 Jan 2010 154,542 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

engine warning lamp on

stone chip in zone b of screen

slight damage to offsie and nearsie front brake hoses

Pass 6 Jan 2009 145,891 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 145,891 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

slight play in nearside steering rack

temporary repairs to rear exhaust mounting

trims fitted to outersills

windscreen chipped

windscreen washers frozen

Pass 16 Jan 2008 132,914 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 132,910 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 119,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 119,703 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 109,537 miles

advisory items as per original test (842150126072)

Fail 20 Jan 2006 109,528 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust tail pipe support mounting in very poor condition

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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V818 LJB is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V818 LJB, 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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V818 LJB is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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