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V937 EJM

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,769 mi
Last recorded168,769 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV937 EJM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 168,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 166,656 miles

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

Rear bumper mounts corroded.

Rear chassis corroded.

Rear exhaust tailpipe missing and mounts weak.

all 4 coil springs corroded.

both front upper suspension struts corroded.

both rear subframe mounting brackets corroded.

engine oil leak.

Fail 20 Feb 2024 166,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear bumper mounts corroded.

Rear chassis corroded.

Rear exhaust tailpipe missing and mounts weak.

all 4 coil springs corroded.

both front upper suspension struts corroded.

both rear subframe mounting brackets corroded.

engine oil leak.

Pass 7 Mar 2023 166,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 166,339 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 165,904 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bonnet catch poor.

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 28 Feb 2022 165,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bonnet catch poor.

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 24 Feb 2021 164,762 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 163,567 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside wiper blade split.

Offside Rear outer tyre sidewall cut.

front undertray fitted.

Pass 26 Feb 2019 161,457 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 158,222 miles

headlight aim poor.

washers frozen at time of test.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 156,050 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 151,095 miles

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)

Surface corrosion to underside

Fail 9 Feb 2015 146,307 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 146,307 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 139,027 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f brake pads 75 percent wear

slight binding to n/s/f brake

Pass 8 Feb 2013 133,208 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 126,698 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 126,698 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 118,488 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 118,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

advise front discs

Pass 28 Jan 2010 112,059 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 106,393 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 98,616 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 91,424 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 84,252 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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V937 EJM is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V937 EJM, 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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V937 EJM is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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