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W179 PEY

2000 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,181 mi
Last recorded91,181 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 PEY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 91,181 miles

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

Rear Lower N/S & O/S Lower rear shock bushes are slightly cracked.

Pass 11 Jan 2023 90,524 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 90,524 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 89,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 88,720 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 88,224 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 87,331 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 87,331 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 86,268 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 82,341 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 82,301 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 81,510 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 81,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 81,204 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 78,905 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 76,480 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 73,792 miles

Front tyre's and off side rear tyre wearing edges.

Slight play in near side steering rack arm.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 71,281 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 68,478 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 64,902 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 60,621 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 56,680 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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W179 PEY is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W179 PEY, 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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W179 PEY is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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