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W188 OCC

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

239,915 mi
Last recorded239,915 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 239,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside parking brake weak.

Fail 25 Nov 2021 239,633 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside parking brake weak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2020 236,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake back plates corroded nearside and offside

Fail 2 Dec 2020 236,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake back plates corroded nearside and offside

Pass 3 Dec 2019 231,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 224,294 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 224,294 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 212,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 212,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 200,529 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)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 200,527 miles

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

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

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

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 4 Nov 2015 186,967 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 172,307 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 172,307 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 156,636 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight bind to nearside rear brake

Pass 4 Dec 2012 155,979 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 152,142 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 148,734 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 139,946 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 139,944 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 127,566 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 127,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 116,460 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2007 105,775 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 95,471 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 95,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 OCC is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 OCC, 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 OCC is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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