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W181 HBT

2000 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,438 mi
Last recorded182,438 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 HBT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 182,438 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

backbox mounting broken

n/s/f headlamp minor damage

Fail 18 Jul 2012 182,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

backbox mounting broken

n/s/f headlamp minor damage

Pass 23 Jul 2011 174,751 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 168,029 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear disc slightly scored

Pass 29 Jul 2009 160,317 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 160,315 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 149,752 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 149,752 miles

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

both front tyre outer edges slightly worn/n/s front headlight has a small chip

Pass 31 Jul 2007 134,565 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 134,535 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front sterring rack has little play/n/s front head light cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2006 123,302 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 115,482 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 HBT is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HBT, 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 HBT is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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