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W119 PBB

2000 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,246 mi
Last recorded192,246 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW119 PBB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 192,246 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged rear most (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2020 188,337 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2019 185,302 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamps slightly poor image

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2018 180,250 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp aim poor[both]

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2017 173,424 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2017 173,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no image (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 168,737 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (2.7.4)

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps slightly poor image

both rear tyres cracking and worn on edges

front brake discs worn

o/s/r seat belt cut but no seat fitted at time of test

rear brake discs pitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2016 168,735 miles

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (2.7.4)

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps slightly poor image

both rear tyres cracking and worn on edges

front brake discs worn

o/s/r seat belt cut but no seat fitted at time of test

rear brake discs pitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 164,421 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

cant check rear seat belts

n/s/f brake pads worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2015 164,421 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

cant check rear seat belts

n/s/f brake pads worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 160,113 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps have a slightly poor image

engine light on

o/s/r seatbelt cut but seat not fitted

sill covers fitted

wheel arch liners fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2014 160,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps have a slightly poor image

engine light on

o/s/r seatbelt cut but seat not fitted

sill covers fitted

wheel arch liners fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2013 153,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r seat belt cut but no seat fitted at time of test

sill covers fitted

wheel arch liners fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2013 153,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r seat belt cut but no seat fitted at time of test

sill covers fitted

wheel arch liners fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2012 138,525 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f inner rack end ball joint has play

Pass 21 May 2011 124,874 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 124,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 May 2011 124,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

o/s headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image

Pass 27 Aug 2010 114,849 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges-and just legal

front tyres worn on edges

rear discs worn

slight wear/play in offside and nearside lower arm,inner bushes

Pass 27 Aug 2009 103,248 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 103,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

*****offside front tyre worn down to limit*****

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge and perished

Pass 19 Aug 2008 89,014 miles

front number plate heavily distorted...slight play in o/s/r rack arm...damage n/s/f bumper...front indicators faded

Pass 10 Aug 2007 73,615 miles

slight corrosion in front discs inner face

Pass 29 Aug 2006 68,162 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W119 PBB is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W119 PBB, 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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W119 PBB is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2000.

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