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W166 DOK

2000 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,503 mi
Last recorded149,503 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 DOK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 149,503 miles

2nd bonnet catch semi seized advise lubricating

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack @ bottom go's 40mm above wiper @ this time so @ limit (3.2 (a) (i))

both o/s tyre 10 and 11 years old

lip on front brake discs and all discs have scale on them due to lack of use

side skirts and belly pan fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2020 149,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall just starting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at bottom of screen @ limit on size and position (3.2 (a) (i))

lip on front brake discs and also scale build up on all brake discs due to lack of use

side skirts and belly pan fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 149,419 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom of screen cracked behind wipers (3.2 (a) (i))

side skirts and belly pan fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2019 149,419 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread @ limit (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom of screen cracked behind wipers (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper split

side skirts and belly pan fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2018 149,175 miles

Engine management light stays on

Nearside front and rear tyres perished on outer walls

Offside Crack in lower section of screen

Pass 6 Apr 2017 148,756 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on outside wall and worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2016 147,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in sidewall

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 147,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in sidewall

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 147,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 147,365 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 146,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack in front windscreen outside swept zone

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and showing signs of age

Fail 10 Apr 2014 146,825 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack in front windscreen outside swept zone

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and showing signs of age

Pass 8 Apr 2013 146,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriated due to age

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

scratch and crack offside screen outside swept zone

Pass 3 Apr 2012 145,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2012 145,553 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 126,793 miles

Both number plates deteriated

Fail 30 Mar 2011 126,761 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both number plates deteriated

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 112,262 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 112,262 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 105,846 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 93,980 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 93,980 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 86,216 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 80,136 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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W166 DOK is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W166 DOK, 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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W166 DOK is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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