MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,556 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides scored (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both front steering lock stops worn
engine noisey
tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both front steering lock stops worn
engine noisey
tyres worn on edges
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
handbrake noisey on brake test
windscreen marked
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
handbrake noisey on brake test
windscreen marked
both front lower arm inner mount bushes in poor condition
both front tyres worn near to legal limit on outer extreme edges
movement in steering rack joints
stone chip in screen
wipers becoming poor
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front lower arm inner mount bushes in poor condition
both front tyres worn near to legal limit on outer extreme edges
movement in steering rack joints
stone chip in screen
tracking required
wipers becoming poor
slight movement in steering rack
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W163 VGN is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 W163 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 W163 VGN registered?
W163 VGN is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 June 2000.
Is W163 VGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for W163 VGN shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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