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W117 MTA

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

222,863 mi
Last recorded222,863 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 MTA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 222,863 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

less reserve travel parking brake

Pass 31 Jul 2018 217,393 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 204,575 miles

Front discs look worn and slight corrosion

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

Nearside Front tyre approx. 2 mm and worn on edges close to cords

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

Offside Front tyre approx. 3 mm and worn on edges close to cords

there are two different wheel sizes on this vehicle 2254517 on front and 2155516 on rear

Fail 20 Jul 2017 204,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part with tyre (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle flexi hose and inner wheel arch cover as wheels are too big (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part with tyre (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle flexi hose and inner wheel arch cover as wheels are too big (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle flexi hose and inner wheel arch cover as wheels are too big (4.1.D.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front discs look worn and slight corrosion

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

Nearside Front tyre approx. 2 mm and worn on edges close to cords

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

Offside Front tyre approx. 3 mm and worn on edges close to cords

there are two different wheel sizes on this vehicle 2254517 on front and 2155516 on rear

Pass 21 Jul 2016 189,401 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs corroding outer surfaces

engine cover and undetray fitted some items not seen

engine management light on dash is on

Pass 1 Aug 2015 170,534 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 170,534 miles

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

EML LIGHT ON

Pass 16 Jul 2014 160,674 miles

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

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

exhaust brackets corroded

osf and nsf lower arm bushes slightly perrished

Pass 5 Jul 2013 147,844 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)

centre ex bracket corroded

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2012 135,672 miles

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

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

one rear position light out

Pass 18 Jul 2011 123,710 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 112,198 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 112,198 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 101,761 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n.s.f tyre slightly damaged on side wall

n.s.r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2009 101,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n.s.f tyre slightly damaged on side wall

n.s.r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Jul 2008 89,815 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 89,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 78,601 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 68,014 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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W117 MTA is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 W117 MTA, 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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W117 MTA is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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