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V870 NGE

2000 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,478 mi
Last recorded139,478 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV870 NGE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 139,478 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing on inner sidewall

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 136,841 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases no centre or tail pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating 40kg (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 126,667 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 115,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 107,257 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 107,257 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 99,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2012 92,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2011 87,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 80,802 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 80,802 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 72,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 66,535 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 59,667 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 59,663 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 51,140 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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V870 NGE is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V870 NGE, 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 NGE is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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