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W109 BEC

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

142,282 mi
Last recorded142,282 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW109 BEC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 142,282 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 138,650 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear subframe mount corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s , rear shock casings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 134,169 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 134,130 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 126,098 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 118,313 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 109,107 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 109,107 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 103,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 97,994 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 97,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 93,064 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 88,689 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 84,295 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 84,200 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 79,528 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 74,086 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 74,086 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 70,159 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 67,988 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 64,559 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 64,559 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 60,879 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 57,101 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 51,483 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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W109 BEC is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W109 BEC, 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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W109 BEC is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 May 2000.

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