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W181 AFR

2000 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,657 mi
Last recorded130,657 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 AFR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 130,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 130,653 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 127,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 124,435 miles

Rear disc's slightly corroded

Slight low effort to O\S hand brake

Fail 25 Mar 2024 124,429 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear disc's slightly corroded

Slight low effort to O\S hand brake

Pass 23 Mar 2023 121,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 118,758 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering slightly stiff

Pass 10 Mar 2021 113,636 miles

Both rear shocks and axle bushes deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 111,004 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated

Both rear shock bushes deteriorated

Handbrake noise present

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 109,258 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 109,256 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 106,514 miles

Offside Rear TYRE AGED & CRACKED

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 25 Apr 2017 104,758 miles

OIL LEAK PRESENT

Pass 21 Apr 2016 99,204 miles

Offside head lamp has low output

Fail 15 Apr 2016 99,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside head lamp has low output

Pass 10 Apr 2015 91,600 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 85,592 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2014 85,592 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 82,845 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 82,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 80,447 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 80,271 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 80,271 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 75,036 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 75,036 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre has cut on outer wall,

Pass 5 Mar 2010 69,237 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 63,110 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 63,110 miles

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

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

all four tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/f link rod dust cover split

Pass 3 Mar 2008 57,195 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 57,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 50,466 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 43,107 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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W181 AFR is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W181 AFR, 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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W181 AFR is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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