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W116 AKP

2000 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,419 mi
Last recorded103,419 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 AKP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 103,419 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 102,615 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake discs corroded.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 102,614 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake discs corroded.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 100,407 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 100,407 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 99,401 miles

Both front lower bushes slightly worn.

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 97,913 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear silencer bracket at tail pipe rusted off,system still secure

high level brake light not working

Pass 25 Sep 2018 95,972 miles

Rear silencer bracket rusted off , system still supported

slight wear in front lower inner suspension arm bushes

Fail 25 Sep 2018 95,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear silencer bracket rusted off , system still supported

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight wear in front lower inner suspension arm bushes

Pass 5 Oct 2017 89,841 miles

Front Lower inner suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Front brake pads getting slightly lower on inner side

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 85,160 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 85,160 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 81,432 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 76,305 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 73,347 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 73,347 miles

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2012 69,208 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 69,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 67,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 62,396 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 58,870 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 56,180 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 53,130 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 49,999 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 49,999 miles

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

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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W116 AKP is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W116 AKP, 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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W116 AKP is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 July 2000.

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