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V962 KRS

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

179,190 mi
Last recorded179,190 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV962 KRS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 179,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2021 172,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Various Points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 172,403 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail x2 (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Various Points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 164,490 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 164,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 153,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front abs ring cracked but no warning light on dash

Offside Front steering arm has slight play when vehicle raised

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

Fail 31 Dec 2018 153,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front abs ring cracked but no warning light on dash

Offside Front steering arm has slight play when vehicle raised

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 141,548 miles

Central Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 141,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Central Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 128,611 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 128,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Reluctor ring on cv joint is cracked and split. (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring platform (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring platform (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre is very badly perished/cracked.

Offside Front Brakes are noisey when wheel is rotated.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All coroded. (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 121,667 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 121,666 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 116,635 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 116,635 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 111,115 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 106,308 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 96,749 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 88,667 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 80,204 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 80,202 miles

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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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V962 KRS is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 V962 KRS, 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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V962 KRS is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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