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W106 RMR

2000 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

236,250 mi
Last recorded236,250 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW106 RMR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 236,250 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 236,247 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 232,699 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 232,699 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel hose corroded flange at tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 227,053 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 222,523 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 216,803 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 216,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened Link arm (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 210,617 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 210,617 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 203,938 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 203,938 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 197,990 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 197,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 192,294 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 192,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

ADVISE TOP ENGINE MOUNTING WORN

Pass 15 Apr 2011 187,047 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 182,271 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 182,271 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 173,974 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 167,016 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 158,035 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 158,035 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 137,256 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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W106 RMR is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W106 RMR, 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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W106 RMR is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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