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W188 HBT

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,339 mi
Last recorded162,339 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 HBT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2018 162,339 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Feb 2017 154,209 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 154,209 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 145,658 miles

slight wear o/s inner track rod joint

Pass 27 Feb 2015 136,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 136,960 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 127,507 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 120,312 miles

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

n/s front wheel bearing noise

Pass 28 Feb 2012 116,033 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 116,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 111,776 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 111,776 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 107,428 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 103,136 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 103,136 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 94,774 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 94,774 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 86,037 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 76,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 76,626 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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W188 HBT 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 60%.

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 W188 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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W188 HBT is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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