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V951 DHR

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,216 mi
Last recorded180,216 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV951 DHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 180,216 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 180,209 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 176,150 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 171,850 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine management light on

Fail 18 Jun 2021 171,844 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jun 2020 168,181 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 168,171 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine Management Light on

Pass 27 Jun 2019 162,876 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 156,620 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 156,608 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 150,924 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 150,924 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 143,680 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 143,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 136,520 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 136,520 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 129,237 miles

offside rack end slight play

Fail 24 Jun 2014 129,237 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

offside rack end slight play

Pass 17 Jun 2013 122,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 116,252 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 116,252 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 108,734 miles

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

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

nearside rear disc in poor condition

Fail 16 Jun 2011 108,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

nearside rear disc in poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2010
Fail 11 Jun 2010

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 94,113 miles

offside rear seat belt has button missing

Fail 15 Jun 2009 94,113 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

offside rear seat belt has button missing

Pass 16 Jun 2008 86,658 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 78,839 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 69,365 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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V951 DHR is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V951 DHR, 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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V951 DHR is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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