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W109 RMR

2000 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

183,514 mi
Last recorded183,514 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW109 RMR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 183,514 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 181,428 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light on

Fail 28 Oct 2020 181,428 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light on

Pass 25 Apr 2019 176,663 miles

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

engine management light staying on

Fail 24 Apr 2019 176,650 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

engine management light staying on

Pass 26 Apr 2018 173,150 miles

various warning lights on dash

Fail 25 Apr 2018 173,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure glass (8.1.1)

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

various warning lights on dash

Pass 3 May 2017 169,485 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 22 Apr 2016 169,636 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 169,630 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 158,574 miles

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

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

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

eml on

nearside inner rack joint has play

offside inner rack joint has play

Fail 22 Apr 2015 158,574 miles

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

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

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

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

eml on

nearside inner rack joint has play

offside inner rack joint has play

Pass 8 May 2014 152,947 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items from rear seat moved to boot prior to test, to allow access to rear seat belts.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer mount corroded.

Fail 8 May 2014 152,947 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front fog light not working.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer mount corroded.

Pass 2 May 2013 145,625 miles

Fuel filter corroded.

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2013 145,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fuel filter corroded.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2012 139,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 139,052 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 130,751 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 123,907 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 114,583 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 104,700 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 104,700 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 96,213 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 87,947 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 RMR is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W109 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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W109 RMR is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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