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W188 WRW

2000 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,038 mi
Last recorded138,038 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 WRW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 138,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension component and mounting area slightlycorroded front and rear

Pass 21 Mar 2019 134,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened nearside front wish wishbone bushes deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch wheel tyre rubbing on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front near side front fog light cracked

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rear light lense crack

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch wheel tyres rubbing on full lock mot (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear light lens deteriorated

Rear disc worn

Fail 21 Mar 2019 134,333 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened nearside front wish wishbone bushes deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch wheel tyre rubbing on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front near side front fog light cracked

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rear light lense crack

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch wheel tyres rubbing on full lock mot (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear light lens deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2018 131,585 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 131,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 127,829 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front steering rack arm inner joint has slight ply

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

geometry

rear exhaust clamps are corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2017 127,826 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front steering rack arm inner joint has slight ply

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

geometry

rear exhaust clamps are corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 123,975 miles

front discs corroded.

o/s/f tyre worn outside edge

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 121,544 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 121,542 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

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

EML on

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 113,885 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 113,878 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 101,806 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 95,560 miles

advise both front brake disc

advise both inner steering rack joints

Fail 1 Sep 2010 95,540 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise both front brake disc

advise both inner steering rack joints

Pass 11 Aug 2009 83,964 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 80,944 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 74,191 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 74,191 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 67,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 58,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 WRW is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W188 WRW, 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 WRW is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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