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W107 VGT

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,019 mi
Last recorded173,019 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW107 VGT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 173,019 miles

Both rear tyres started to crack

Car is overheating

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Serious gearbox oil leak from OS driveshaft seal

Very slight play on OSF tie rod

Fail 4 Mar 2011 173,019 miles

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

Both rear tyres started to crack

Car is overheating

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Serious gearbox oil leak from OS driveshaft seal

Very slight play on OSF tie rod

Pass 23 Apr 2010 168,910 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 168,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

front discs lipped

nsf inner cv-output seal leaking at gearbox

nsr partial contact on disc

Pass 17 Apr 2009 160,645 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 160,635 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 147,788 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 132,889 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 119,819 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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W107 VGT is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W107 VGT, 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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What year was W107 VGT registered?

W107 VGT is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W107 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W107 VGT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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