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W165 XGC

2000 Volvo V70

Brown Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

169,752 mi
Last recorded169,752 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 XGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 169,752 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 162,548 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 155,558 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 148,581 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 141,681 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 135,264 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2014 128,347 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2013 121,298 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 114,117 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 108,057 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 102,616 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 94,398 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 May 2009 94,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,639 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 82,013 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 78,023 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 XGC is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Brown with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 W165 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 W165 XGC registered?

W165 XGC is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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