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W157 VGN

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,368 mi
Last recorded118,368 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 VGN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 118,368 miles

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

offside steering rack arm

rear exhaust hanger

Pass 11 Mar 2010 107,117 miles

offside steering rack has play

Pass 17 Mar 2009 96,650 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 96,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 82,462 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2006 65,499 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 65,499 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 53,328 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 53,236 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)

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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W157 VGN is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W157 VGN, 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 W157 VGN registered?

W157 VGN is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W157 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W157 VGN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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