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W169 NBO

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

192,105 mi
Last recorded192,105 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW169 NBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 192,105 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 182,497 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 182,497 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 178,084 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 178,084 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 167,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 166,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 155,527 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 155,527 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 147,183 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 147,163 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 135,017 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 135,017 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 122,590 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 11,158 miles

slight wear at front offside and nearside brake pads and discs

Fail 9 Jan 2008 11,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight wear at front offside and nearside brake pads and discs

Pass 10 Jan 2007 101,531 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 886,901 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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W169 NBO is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W169 NBO, 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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W169 NBO is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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