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V985 JGG

2000 Volvo S70

Grey Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,418 mi
Last recorded109,418 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S70130,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV985 JGG
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 109,418 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 109,418 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Pass 18 Jan 2012 101,977 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 93,815 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 89,052 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 83,450 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 75,414 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 75,211 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 69,387 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S70?

Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,207
position lamp(s) not working 2,216
Direction indicator incorrect colour 2,212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,143
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V985 JGG is a 2000 Volvo S70 in Grey with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2000 Volvo S70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 130,611 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S70 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V985 JGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Volvo S70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V985 JGG registered?

V985 JGG is a 2000 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V985 JGG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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