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W106 VGN

2000 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,923 mi
Last recorded155,923 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW106 VGN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 155,923 miles

front and rear plate marked

Fail 14 Nov 2017 155,923 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

front and rear plate marked

Pass 8 Nov 2016 151,702 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 151,702 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 139,015 miles

E.M.L. on

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition.

Fail 27 Oct 2015 139,008 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

E.M.L. on

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 133,035 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 133,035 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 126,882 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 121,995 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 113,340 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

cracks in front windscreen

n/s/f headlamp wiper arm broken

Pass 4 Oct 2010 105,182 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

chips in front windscreen

Pass 13 Oct 2009 96,776 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 96,776 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 89,281 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 82,909 miles

chips in windscreen

headlamp reflectors showing tarnishdip beam pattern just showing

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/f seat belt buckle hold up button missing and belt has been caught in door

slight movement in rack rods

Pass 18 Oct 2006 76,538 miles

Catalytic converter rattles. Offside front tyre is on 3mm. Nearside front tyre is on 3mm.Air con/CCM lights are flashing.

Fail 18 Oct 2006 76,538 miles

Catalytic converter rattles. Offside front tyre is on 3mm. Nearside front tyre is on 3mm.Air con/CCM lights are flashing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2005 69,665 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 69,665 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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W106 VGN is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VGN, 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 VGN is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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