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W209 RCU

2000 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,021 mi
Last recorded145,021 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW209 RCU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 145,021 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 134,912 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 129,968 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 129,968 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 124,676 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear silencer hanger deterriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2012 119,531 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 119,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 112,327 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 106,575 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 99,392 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 89,453 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 81,357 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres wearing on inside edges

offside bottom engine mounting badly split

play on offside front steering arm joint,(not too excess)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 81,357 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres wearing on inside edge.

offside bottom engine mount badly split

play on offside front steering arm joint,(not too excewss)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 70,517 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf steering arm has slight play not to excess

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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W209 RCU is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W209 RCU, 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 W209 RCU registered?

W209 RCU is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W209 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W209 RCU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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