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V96 ESR

2000 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

193,335 mi
Last recorded193,335 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV96 ESR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 193,335 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 193,318 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 187,695 miles

Offside Front steering rod slight play in ball joint

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 187,695 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front steering rod slight play in ball joint

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 183,165 miles

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

Offside Front steering rod slight play in ball joint

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine top mount rubber bush slightly split

Fail 9 Oct 2015 183,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front steering rod slight play in ball joint

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine top mount rubber bush slightly split

Pass 18 Oct 2014 175,726 miles

EML on

n/s/f brake flexy hose perished at end connection

o/s/f brake flexy hose perished at end connection

o/s/f steering rod has slight play

Fail 16 Oct 2014 175,726 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EML on

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f brake flexy hose perished at end connection

o/s/f brake flexy hose perished at end connection

o/s/f steering rod has slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2014 170,866 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

car has 3 winter tyres and 1 summer tyre fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2014 170,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear shock absorbers have no pressurein them an are not working as intended

car has 3 winter tyres and 1 summer tyre fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2012 164,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Pass 5 Jan 2012 159,717 miles

Nearside front brake disc starting to corrode.

Offside front brake disc starting to corrode.

Fail 5 Jan 2011 147,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 147,284 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 133,734 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 133,734 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 118,724 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 118,724 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2008 101,443 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 101,443 miles

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 85,758 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 85,758 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 68,173 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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V96 ESR is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 V96 ESR, 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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V96 ESR is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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