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W215 YKN

2000 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,441 mi
Last recorded164,441 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW215 YKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 164,441 miles

MIL on

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bracket slight play and rattle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake high

Fail 18 Nov 2025 164,010 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

MIL on

park brake high

Pass 21 Nov 2024 157,536 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 151,629 miles

exhaust is rusty

Most springs are rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2022 144,583 miles

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre worn at outer edge

oil leak at gear box

Pass 19 Nov 2021 141,677 miles

f/n/s anti-roll bar link arm lower ball joint dust cover starting to split

n/s headlight lense damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2020 137,003 miles

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

rear springs are rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2019 133,760 miles

center rear exhaust box blowing slightly

f/n/s headlight lense chiped

f/n/s tyre worn on the edges

f/o/s lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish

fuel filter rusty

r/o/s tyre valve perished

r/o/s tyre worn on the inner edge

slight wear noted f/o/s track rod end

Pass 4 Dec 2018 125,485 miles

exhaust is rusty

o/s steering arm is worn

r/o/s tyre is worn on edges and worn to 3mm

springs are rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2017 117,771 miles

Nearside Front small cut in tyre outer sidewall

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 117,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front small cut in tyre outer sidewall

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 117,699 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Beam pattern poor (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 111,763 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 107,512 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 107,507 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 102,086 miles

slight play in n/s inner rack end

Fail 1 Oct 2013 102,076 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight play in n/s inner rack end

Pass 24 Sep 2012 98,416 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 93,177 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 93,160 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 90,270 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 86,298 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 80,762 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 70,652 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 70,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 62,268 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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W215 YKN is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W215 YKN, 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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W215 YKN is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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