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V949 HDU

2000 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,254 mi
Last recorded189,254 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV949 HDU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 189,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall in a poor condition

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 26 Oct 2017 189,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall in a poor condition

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 21 Oct 2016 105,162 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 185,162 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 181,081 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 13 Nov 2014 176,650 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 169,246 miles

Advise wipers poor

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 169,246 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 161,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 154,632 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear mudflaps loose

wiper blades worn rubbers

Pass 5 Aug 2010 149,180 miles

both front steering rack arms have slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2009 144,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s rack tie rods worn

Pass 15 Jul 2008 138,142 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s and n/s steering rack has play in tie rod joints

Pass 29 Jun 2007 130,012 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 29 Jun 2007 130,012 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 117,605 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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V949 HDU is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V949 HDU, 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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V949 HDU is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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