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V991 MOB

2000 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

164,558 mi
Last recorded164,558 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV991 MOB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 164,558 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 156,100 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2022 147,942 miles

Front and rear reg plates

Minor leaks of gases emitting from exhaust

Fail 9 Jan 2022 147,942 miles

Front and rear reg plates

Minor leaks of gases emitting from exhaust

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 144,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section pipe joint to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 141,362 miles

parking brake only just met required limit

Pass 14 Nov 2018 141,037 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 141,037 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

tracking may be out

Pass 29 Nov 2017 138,332 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 138,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 134,791 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 132,065 miles

rear tail pipe missing

Fail 6 Aug 2015 132,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in o/s rear tyre

rear tail pipe missing

Pass 9 Dec 2014 129,736 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 129,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 123,520 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 10 Dec 2013 123,519 miles

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2012 107,914 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 94,316 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2011 94,315 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2010 82,386 miles

near side steering rack boot clip insecure

off side front anti-roll bar link top rubber split

Fail 8 Feb 2010 77,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 77,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 71,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Feb 2009 71,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2008 63,069 miles

engine management light on

slight damage to n/s rear lamp

Pass 5 Feb 2007 57,829 miles

Both front tyres 3mm min 1.6mm †

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Slight play in both ball ends of steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2006 54,737 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 54,737 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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V991 MOB is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 V991 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.

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V991 MOB is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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