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W181 XGC

2000 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

142,268 mi
Last recorded142,268 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 XGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 142,268 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 140,925 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 138,616 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 136,444 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 134,325 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 134,325 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 134,062 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 132,222 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 130,604 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 128,283 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 127,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 125,135 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 125,135 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 122,120 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 120,293 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 116,432 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 108,545 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 105,131 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 99,736 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 95,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 87,683 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 87,683 miles

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

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 XGC is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XGC, 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 W181 XGC registered?

W181 XGC is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 May 2000.

Is W181 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W181 XGC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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