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V968 EBR

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

177,869 mi
Last recorded177,869 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV968 EBR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 177,869 miles

Offside headlamp aim left

both headlamp images poor

centre exhaust clamp bolt missing

Pass 9 Nov 2015 168,637 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 157,545 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 147,516 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 135,609 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

ets light on

Pass 10 Oct 2011 123,594 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 111,861 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to perish slightly

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

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

Stering rack nearside gaiter inner retaining clip loose

Pass 20 Oct 2009 98,758 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 86,371 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 76,368 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 76,368 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 63,512 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 63,512 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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V968 EBR is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 V968 EBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V968 EBR registered?

V968 EBR is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V968 EBR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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