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W212 YBA

2000 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,662 mi
Last recorded121,662 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW212 YBA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 121,662 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 121,655 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 115,885 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge small cut outer edge

Nearside Rear anti roll link coroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber coroded

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

Offside Front shock absorber coroded

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear anti roll link coroded

Rear wiper blade split

srs service urgent displayed on imformation display warning light goes out

Fail 27 Jul 2018 115,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge small cut outer edge

Nearside Rear anti roll link coroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber coroded

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

Offside Front shock absorber coroded

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear anti roll link coroded

Rear wiper blade split

srs service urgent displayed on imformation display warning light goes out

Pass 28 Jul 2017 110,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

air bag service light on

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2017 110,403 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

air bag service light on

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 107,572 miles

'airbag service' light on

Front oil leak

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

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

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2016 107,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Rear fuel filter heavily corroded

engine management light on

Pass 13 Jul 2015 102,434 miles

*** FUEL FILTER CORRODED ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/R , O/S/F AND N/S/F = 6.0MM , N/S/R = 7.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 102,434 miles

*** FUEL FILTER CORRODED ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/R , O/S/F AND N/S/F = 6.0MM , N/S/R = 7.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 97,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smeary

fuel filter corroded

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2014 97,865 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smeary

fuel filter corroded

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 95,105 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 89,966 miles

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

large amount of park brake travel

Pass 8 Jun 2012 89,966 miles

large amount of park brake travel

Pass 6 Jun 2011 87,413 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 87,413 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 83,606 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 79,113 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 72,892 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 65,843 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 57,093 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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W212 YBA is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 W212 YBA, 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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W212 YBA is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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