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W106 WFG

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

173,238 mi
Last recorded173,238 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW106 WFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 173,238 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2014 173,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2013 167,188 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight lift in Nearside front strut top mounting

Slight wear in Offside front anti-roll bar drop-link

Fail 19 Jan 2013 167,183 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight lift in Nearside front strut top mounting

Slight wear in Offside front anti-roll bar drop-link

Pass 27 Jan 2012 164,082 miles

Both front and both rear indicators pale

Front and rear discs corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2012 164,082 miles

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

Both front and both rear indicators pale

Front and rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2011 163,662 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

all brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2011 163,662 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

all brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 152,403 miles

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

coolant light on

Fail 29 Jan 2010 152,403 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

coolant light on

Pass 8 Dec 2008 139,451 miles

front number plate slightly distorted

Pass 10 Dec 2007 129,339 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2007 129,339 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2006 116,135 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

oil leak at engine

Pass 6 Dec 2005 103,847 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 103,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

button missing from nearside front seat belt webbing

front number plate de-laminating

offside front indicator lamp taped on

top engine mounting split

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 WFG is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WFG, 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 WFG is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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