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V905 VVV

2000 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

229,843 mi
Last recorded229,843 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV905 VVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 229,843 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 212,228 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 212,081 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 195,502 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 178,423 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 162,286 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 142,192 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 128,138 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 124,053 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 124,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 120,564 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 120,564 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 117,090 miles

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

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

o/s steering rack tie rod ball joint has slight free play

Pass 16 Feb 2006 109,908 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V905 VVV is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V905 VVV, 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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What year was V905 VVV registered?

V905 VVV is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V905 VVV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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