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V870 GLH

2000 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,231 mi
Last recorded151,231 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV870 GLH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 151,231 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres perished

rear brake discs worn

Fail 18 Jan 2018 151,231 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres perished

rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Feb 2017 147,700 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front track rod end dust cover deteriorated

offside headlight aim just meets requirements

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 12 Jan 2016 143,482 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 141,335 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 141,335 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 139,306 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 139,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

exhaust rusty

front tyres wearing on the inside edges

mil light on the dash

n/s rear wheel tight to turn

slight movement in o/s of steering

Pass 24 Jan 2013 136,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both headlamps have a weak beam pattern

engine management warning lamp stays on

Pass 17 Jan 2012 132,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both headlamps have a weak beam pattern

both sides rear brake discs slightly scored

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2011 127,796 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 127,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both headlamps have weak beam pattern

both sides rear brake discs have some corrosion and pitting

Pass 15 Jan 2010 123,846 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 123,846 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

engine management lamp on

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres appear to be under inflated

o/s headlamp has poor beam pattern

Pass 13 Jan 2009 120,247 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Jan 2008 116,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 116,202 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 111,743 miles

both front tyres on limit

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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V870 GLH is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V870 GLH, 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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V870 GLH is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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