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W148 HBT

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

201,357 mi
Last recorded201,357 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 HBT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 201,357 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 194,848 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 194,829 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 187,378 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 170,183 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 165,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 158,929 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 149,150 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 149,150 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 140,046 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 130,729 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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W148 HBT is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W148 HBT, 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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What year was W148 HBT registered?

W148 HBT is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W148 HBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W148 HBT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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