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W173 PJH

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

227,203 mi
Last recorded227,203 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 PJH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 227,203 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 222,492 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 219,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 215,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel of different design

Nearside wiper blade damaged slightly

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering rack ends have slight free-play

Fail 31 Mar 2016 215,293 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bolt broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside wiper blade damaged slightly

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering rack ends have slight free-play

Pass 26 Mar 2015 203,584 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 203,583 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 202,390 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 202,390 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 192,536 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2013 192,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 175,511 miles

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

slight play in front steering arms.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 172,097 miles

advance wear in the o/s front lower suspension joint

advance wear in the rear anti-roll bar links ball joints

n/s front fog lamp lens is damaged

n/s wiper blade rubber is perished

o/s side light is dull

Pass 12 Oct 2010 167,795 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 167,794 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 158,475 miles

exhaust corroding

n/s/r tyre wearing outter edge

slight oil leak

slight play both front steering rack arms

slight play n/s/r anti-roll bar link

Pass 1 Apr 2008 141,153 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 141,153 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 132,900 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 120,832 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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W173 PJH is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W173 PJH, 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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W173 PJH is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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