MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,306 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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N/S/F BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODING
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F BRAKE BACKPLATE MISSING
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/S/F BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODING
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F BRAKE BACKPLATE MISSING
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
n/s/f inner tyre has a split in the side wall area,but not in to the ply/cords.
n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
engine management light on dash
n/s/f inner tyre has a split in the side wall area,but not in to the ply/cords.
n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brake fluid discoloured
OSF Strut top bearing dry and noisey
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Mil light on
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Mil light on
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Battery insecure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W284 MKU is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 W284 MKU, 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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W284 MKU is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 March 2000.
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