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V823 EJA

2000 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

268,766 mi
Last recorded268,766 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV823 EJA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 268,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 262,384 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 256,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 249,572 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 242,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2020 237,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 226,344 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 226,161 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 209,108 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 194,358 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 178,482 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 178,482 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 162,119 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 144,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 127,870 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 127,870 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 111,861 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing thin inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2012 111,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing thin inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2010 92,907 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 80,410 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 74,166 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 67,032 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 58,999 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 51,514 miles

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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V823 EJA is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V823 EJA, 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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V823 EJA is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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