MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,221 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
damage to front number plate
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
damage to front number plate
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Offside Front 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 Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres bald on inside edges
child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside front headlamp beam image fading
slight chip in offside front headlamp glass
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside front tyre worn on outer edge no cords exposed
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W178 VGN is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 W178 VGN, 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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What year was W178 VGN registered?
W178 VGN is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2000.
Is W178 VGN safe to buy?
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