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W118 BKN

2000 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

214,145 mi
Last recorded214,145 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 BKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 214,145 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 204,682 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 197,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 189,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2018 179,419 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 170,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Nov 2017 170,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 158,047 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 148,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front indicator lense damaged

Rear exhaust mounts corroded thin

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

slight inner rack play

Fail 22 Oct 2015 148,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front indicator lense damaged

Rear exhaust mounts corroded thin

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

slight inner rack play

Pass 30 Oct 2014 138,494 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front indicator lense cracked

rear tyres have small cuts in tread, no cords exposed

Fail 29 Oct 2014 138,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate loose

offside front indicator lense cracked

rear tyres have small cuts in tread, no cords exposed

Pass 15 Oct 2013 126,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2013 126,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 117,457 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 117,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2011 108,412 miles

Front indicator bulbs starting to discolour

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2011 108,405 miles

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

Front indicator bulbs starting to discolour

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2010 99,406 miles

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

rear exhaust supported by temporary hanger

slight play in n/s inner rack balljoint

Pass 28 Oct 2009 89,581 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 79,950 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 79,942 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 70,676 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 70,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 61,538 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 47,936 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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W118 BKN is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W118 BKN, 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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W118 BKN is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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