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W153 PRL

2000 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

131,505 mi
Last recorded131,505 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW153 PRL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 131,505 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 123,455 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 117,735 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 114,649 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 113,490 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 111,819 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 20 Jan 2015 110,302 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 110,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 108,719 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 106,184 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 103,973 miles

NSF Fog lamp not working

Pass 14 Jan 2011 101,378 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 99,534 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 95,652 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 90,964 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 85,532 miles

fuel breather pipe split

o/s dip beam slihtly poor pattern

Pass 23 Jan 2006 81,044 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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W153 PRL is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 W153 PRL, 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 W153 PRL registered?

W153 PRL is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W153 PRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W153 PRL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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