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W202 WLG

2000 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,384 mi
Last recorded180,384 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW202 WLG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 180,384 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 173,789 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 165,109 miles

Offside steering arm has slight play

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 165,102 miles

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

Engine management light is illuminated

Offside steering arm has slight play

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 155,050 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 155,050 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 144,999 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 136,464 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 128,080 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 118,034 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 118,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 106,299 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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W202 WLG is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W202 WLG, 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 W202 WLG registered?

W202 WLG is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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