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W178 VLB

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,585 mi
Last recorded169,585 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 VLB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 169,585 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 160,398 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 151,780 miles

N/S/R BRAKE DISC IS SERIOUSLY CORRODED ON BOTH FACES AND REQUIRE REPLACING!!!!

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 141,713 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 141,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 131,061 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 116,353 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 103,448 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 103,443 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 91,815 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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W178 VLB is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLB, 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 VLB registered?

W178 VLB is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W178 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W178 VLB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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