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V959 MOB

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

204,261 mi
Last recorded204,261 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV959 MOB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 204,261 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

O/S/R brake back plate corroded

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 204,261 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

O/S/R brake back plate corroded

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 201,725 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 198,675 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 194,313 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 188,984 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 183,881 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 183,881 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 180,299 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 180,299 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 177,208 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 173,806 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 173,806 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 169,914 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 164,692 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 157,946 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 157,946 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 137,331 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 119,637 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 MOB is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V959 MOB, 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 MOB is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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