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W117 SJU

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,386 mi
Last recorded115,386 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 SJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 115,386 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 115,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 109,573 miles

slight play nearside front steering rack end

slight play nearside front top shockabsorber mounting

Pass 22 Jun 2011 106,193 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 100,763 miles

slight play in rack

wipers split at ends

Pass 24 Jun 2009 94,090 miles

slight movement in nearside steering rack

Pass 3 Jun 2008 89,713 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on edges

general corrosion on exhaust

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

some play in nearside front steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2007 84,737 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 79,275 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 79,275 miles

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

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

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 SJU is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W117 SJU registered?

W117 SJU is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2000.

Is W117 SJU safe to buy?

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