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W281 RAA

2000 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

75,035 mi
Last recorded75,035 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 RAA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2020 75,035 miles

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) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2019 74,465 miles

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))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 73,684 miles

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)

Pass 2 May 2017 72,492 miles

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.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,481 miles

Engine/gearbox oily

Offside Front ABS sensor ring becoming corroded

Outer sills obscured by cover trims

Fail 19 Apr 2016 71,481 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine/gearbox oily

Offside Front ABS sensor ring becoming corroded

Outer sills obscured by cover trims

Pass 20 Apr 2015 70,384 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 70,384 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,061 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 67,850 miles

Oil leak

Outer sills obscured by cover trims

Rear exhaust mount pegs becoming corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2013 67,850 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 66,445 miles

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)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 66,441 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 64,750 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 64,750 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 61,128 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 61,128 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 56,281 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 56,281 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,781 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 45,584 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 39,424 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 39,424 miles

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?

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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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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