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W159 RLS

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,378 mi
Last recorded125,378 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 RLS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 125,378 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 112,020 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 108,327 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 108,327 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 103,041 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 103,041 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2007 102,673 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osr seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2006 89,137 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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W159 RLS is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W159 RLS, 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 W159 RLS registered?

W159 RLS is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W159 RLS safe to buy?

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