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W168 RRP

2000 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

191,613 mi
Last recorded191,613 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 RRP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 191,613 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 185,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 185,384 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 178,383 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 170,482 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both front headlights reflectors are dull

full inspection of vehicle prevented by fittint of sill trims

rear number plate faded

slight dampness of oil on engine+gearbox areas

Fail 26 Aug 2011 170,482 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both front headlights reflectors are dull

full inspection of vehicle prevented by fittint of sill trims

rear number plate faded

slight dampness of oil on engine+gearbox areas

Pass 8 Sep 2010 164,274 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

both headlamp reflectors dull

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r rim damaged

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 8 Sep 2010 164,270 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

both headlamp reflectors dull

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f headlamp glass cracked (not affecting beam image)

n/s/r rim damaged

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 Aug 2009 157,572 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both headlamp beam images slightly blurry due to reflectors dull

n/s/f headlamp glass cracked (not affecting beam image)

o/s/r tyre has outer sidewall damage

rear number plate faded (can read ok)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 148,440 miles

(strong advise) o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front headlamp beam images slightly blurry & reflectors dull

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f headlamp stone chipped

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge & has damage on outer sidewall

rear number plate faded (can read ok)

steering rack slightly damp

Fail 11 Aug 2008 148,436 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

(strong advise) o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front headlamp beam images slightly blurry & reflectors dull

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f headlamp stone chipped

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge & has damage on outer sidewall

rear number plate faded (can read ok)

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 10 Sep 2007 142,477 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear number plate starting to dis-colour

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 26 Sep 2006 124,727 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear number plate starting to dis-colour

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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W168 RRP is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 W168 RRP, 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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W168 RRP is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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