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W185 XGC

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,544 mi
Last recorded170,544 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 XGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 170,544 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 164,651 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 164,647 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Apr 2017 158,455 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 154,008 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 148,481 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 148,481 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 143,845 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 143,845 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 135,485 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 29 Mar 2012 124,300 miles

engine management light on

Fail 29 Mar 2012 124,300 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Apr 2011 116,395 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 103,928 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 103,913 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2009 92,198 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 79,046 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 78,972 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 67,214 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 52,700 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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W185 XGC is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W185 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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W185 XGC is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 June 2000.

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