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W163 XGC

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,184 mi
Last recorded170,184 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 XGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 170,184 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 170,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 159,048 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 159,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 143,876 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 143,876 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2013 136,415 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 136,415 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 126,689 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 119,511 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 112,368 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 104,921 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 104,921 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 98,081 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 93,106 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 83,409 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 73,867 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 XGC is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XGC, 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 XGC registered?

W163 XGC is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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