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W165 CNW

2000 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

221,145 mi
Last recorded221,145 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 CNW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 221,145 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 221,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 215,341 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 215,341 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 210,684 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 210,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 206,164 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 201,371 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 201,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 194,452 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 187,840 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2010 180,244 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 180,244 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 173,832 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 173,819 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 169,094 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 160 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 146,360 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 146,360 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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W165 CNW is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol 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 W165 CNW, 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 W165 CNW registered?

W165 CNW is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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