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V959 DHR

2000 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,764 mi
Last recorded69,764 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV959 DHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 69,764 miles

Engine MIL light ON

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 69,764 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine MIL light ON

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 67,713 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust has a mounting broken

Fail 4 Dec 2017 67,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust has a mounting broken

Pass 22 Dec 2016 65,722 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 65,722 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 64,212 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 64,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 62,511 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 62,447 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 54,605 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 54,605 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 50,812 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,097 miles

SRS light will fail next year

Pass 10 Jan 2011 43,290 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 40,706 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 35,761 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 35,761 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 33,406 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 33,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 31,142 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 28,011 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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V959 DHR is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 V959 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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V959 DHR is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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