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W157 XAH

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,241 mi
Last recorded119,241 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 119,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2017 119,224 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2015 105,759 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 105,707 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake pads low

Pass 10 Oct 2014 99,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2013 96,969 miles

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

battery secured with cable ties

front brake hoses slightly perrished

front wheels slightly damaged

n/s front tyre side wall damaged

windscreen has sticky remains in drivers view but not seriously affecting view in my opinion

Fail 15 May 2013 96,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake hoses slightly perrished

front wheels slightly damaged

n/s front tyre side wall damaged

windscreen has sticky remains in drivers view but not seriously affecting view in my opinion

Pass 3 Apr 2012 91,420 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 91,420 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 88,015 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear brake disc's corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2009 85,225 miles

Rear registeration plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 9 Sep 2009 85,225 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registeration plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 80,685 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 75,804 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 71,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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 XAH is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XAH, 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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W157 XAH is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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