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W276 VGN

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

181,635 mi
Last recorded181,635 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW276 VGN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 181,635 miles

Battery slightly insecure but not likely to fall from mounting

Both headlamp beam image poor

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and deteriorating (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front tyre perished and cracked

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 181,576 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Battery slightly insecure but not likely to fall from mounting

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and deteriorating (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre perished and cracked

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 May 2017 181,046 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 175,942 miles
Fail 5 May 2016

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 169,974 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 162,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

inner rack arms wearing

Pass 2 Apr 2013 157,328 miles

Airbag light sequence incorrect

Engine light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 157,325 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Airbag light sequence incorrect

Engine light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 151,343 miles

air bag warning light permently on.

exhaust tail pipe mounting very loose

n/s front anti-roll bar drop link gaiters split

n/s front tyre tread depth low.

slight play in o/s & n/s of steering rack

Fail 14 Mar 2012 151,337 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag warning light permently on.

exhaust tail pipe mounting very loose

n/s front anti-roll bar drop link gaiters split

n/s front tyre tread depth low.

slight play in o/s & n/s of steering rack

Pass 21 Mar 2011 147,970 miles

slight damage to n/s rear seat belt

slight play in n/s front anti-roll bar drop link swivels.

slight play in o/s inner track rod end.

Fail 16 Mar 2011 147,970 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight damage to n/s rear seat belt

slight play in n/s front anti-roll bar drop link swivels.

slight play in o/s inner track rod end.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 137,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 124,608 miles

o/s rear flasher bulb faded

slight damage to n/s rear seat belt

slight play in both ends of steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2008 105,351 miles

near side rear seat belt webbing damaged to the limit.

off side steering track rod inner joint has small amount of play in it.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 87,539 miles

exhaust rear box rear mounting cracked

slight damage to n/s/rear seat belt

Pass 8 Mar 2006 68,364 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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W276 VGN is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W276 VGN, 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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W276 VGN is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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