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V840 LGO

2000 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

139,547 mi
Last recorded139,547 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV840 LGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 139,547 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 139,545 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 137,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 137,620 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 135,355 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 133,179 miles

MIL Light On

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 133,173 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

MIL Light On

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 131,815 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 131,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply exposed in cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 130,793 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 129,940 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 129,901 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment N/S 110 O/S 60 10% (1.1.6 (c))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 126,787 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 123,185 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 120,222 miles

EXHAUST REAR BRACKET CORRODED BUT EXHAUST STILL SUPPORTED

HANDBRAKE ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIREMENTS

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

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 11 Dec 2015 111,911 miles

n/s/f fog light out

Fail 5 Dec 2015 111,850 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

n/s/f fog light out

Pass 21 Nov 2014 104,136 miles

nearside beam image poor

Fail 21 Nov 2014 104,136 miles

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

nearside beam image poor

Pass 22 Nov 2013 99,918 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 99,918 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 96,673 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 96,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 93,380 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 89,140 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 84,703 miles

Slight play in o/s of rack

Pass 19 Jan 2009 78,315 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 78,315 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 71,209 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 63,251 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 53,053 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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V840 LGO is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 V840 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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V840 LGO is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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