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V972 MOB

2000 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

144,864 mi
Last recorded144,864 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV972 MOB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2015 144,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 131,970 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 106,235 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 99,129 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 94,216 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 88,604 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 82,332 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 76,326 miles

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Pass 24 Jan 2008 70,302 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 63,628 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 56,514 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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V972 MOB is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 V972 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V972 MOB registered?

V972 MOB is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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