MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,035 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component leaking Steering rack leaking fluid into the offside gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside performance low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Fuel filler pipe clamp onto the tank corroding
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm at edges (4.1.E.1)
Outer sills obscured by trims
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack damp (2.3.3b)
Exhaust system deteriorating
Gearbox mounting defective lower stabiliser bush worn ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear tyre perishing
Oil leak- possibly from offside drive shaft seal
Rear pads getting low- 30 % left
slight damage to offside front bumper/fog lamp.
Engine/gearbox oily
Offside Front ABS sensor ring becoming corroded
Outer sills obscured by cover trims
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Engine/gearbox oily
Offside Front ABS sensor ring becoming corroded
Outer sills obscured by cover trims
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Outer sills obscured by cover trims
Unable to clearly view rear inner brake pads
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Outer sills obscured by cover trims
Unable to clearly view rear inner brake pads
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Outer sills obscured by cover trims
Rear exhaust mount pegs becoming corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Outer sills obscured by cover trims
Rear exhaust mount pegs becoming corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlight patterns slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlight patterns slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
advise o/s front drop link boot split
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
advice service light on
advise o/s front fog light condition
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
advice service light on
advise o/s front fog light condition
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise light on on dash
advise light on on dash
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise light on on dash +rear number plate condition+ both front fog light condition
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W281 RAA is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 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 W281 RAA, 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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W281 RAA is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 May 2000.
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