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W163 VGN

2000 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

175,556 mi
Last recorded175,556 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 VGN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 175,556 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 167,478 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2015 158,406 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2014 151,059 miles

both front steering lock stops worn

engine noisey

tyres worn on edges

Fail 16 May 2014 151,052 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 144,739 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake noisey on brake test

windscreen marked

Fail 17 May 2013 144,735 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 132,122 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 132,112 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 116,857 miles

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 4 Feb 2010 107,672 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 107,672 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 99,986 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 Feb 2009 99,986 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2008 91,201 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 91,201 miles

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 80,050 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 80,050 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 70,118 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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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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W163 VGN is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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