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W168 XTP

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,813 mi
Last recorded174,813 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 XTP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 174,813 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 171,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 171,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

FUEL FILTER VERY RUSTY

Pass 11 Jan 2024 168,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 168,752 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 165,129 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 162,208 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 159,052 miles

Central Rear brake light has been removed

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hole in glass lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 159,051 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hole in glass lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 152,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre stop light not working

Fail 5 Jun 2019 152,164 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position REAR BOOT DOES NOT LATCH ON THE SECOND LOCK (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre stop light not working

Pass 31 May 2018 144,596 miles

Bonnet safety catch handle missing.

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 138,928 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 138,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 134,588 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 130,016 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear shock absorbers have slightly deteriorated lower bushes

nearside front indicator lense missing

nearside headlamp lense damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2015 130,014 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear shock absorbers have slightly deteriorated lower bushes

nearside front indicator lense missing

nearside headlamp lense damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2014 124,218 miles

nsf indicator lens missing

Fail 28 Apr 2014 124,217 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nsf indicator lens missing

Pass 25 Apr 2013 119,880 miles

injuries in windscreen\front brake discs worn and lipped\rear brake discs scored\hand brake travel

Fail 23 Apr 2013 119,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

injuries in windscreen\front brake discs worn and lipped\rear brake discs scored\hand brake travel

Pass 1 May 2012 115,714 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 111,010 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 106,456 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 106,348 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 102,139 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 98,120 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 98,120 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 90,215 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 72,718 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 XTP is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 W168 XTP, 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 XTP is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 May 2000.

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