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W284 VGN

2000 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

222,338 mi
Last recorded222,338 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW284 VGN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc
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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 222,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting brackets corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2024 222,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting brackets corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2023 218,892 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 215,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear non obligatory rear light, not working

Fail 23 Mar 2022 215,438 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear non obligatory rear light, not working

Pass 15 Mar 2021 209,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower 1 of 2 not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 209,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower 1 of 2 not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 205,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated/covered in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

tow bar structure corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 200,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 200,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 190,577 miles

Nearside Rear shockabsorber has a reduced damping effect/soft

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

Offside Rear shockabsorber has a reduced damping effect/soft

Fail 21 Mar 2018 190,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear shockabsorber has a reduced damping effect/soft

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

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

Offside Rear shockabsorber has a reduced damping effect/soft

Pass 17 Mar 2017 182,919 miles

Nearside Rear regestration plate light dim

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 175,195 miles

Nearside Front tyre has low tread on edges .tyre has small cuts and a piece of metal in tread

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 175,195 miles

Headlamp aim too high offside and nearside (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre has low tread on edges .tyre has small cuts and a piece of metal in tread

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 164,947 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 157,900 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 157,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 149,023 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 149,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 140,168 miles

N/S front inner rack arm has slight play

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

O/S front exterior door handle sticking sometimes

O/S front inner rack arm has slight play

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Tow bar wiring has slight corrosion on terminals in plug

Pass 7 Mar 2011 129,253 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 129,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 118,520 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 106,908 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 106,829 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 95,114 miles

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

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

o/s headlamp glass chipped.

Fail 7 Mar 2008 95,114 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s headlamp glass chipped.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 81,911 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 69,092 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 69,076 miles

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

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

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

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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W284 VGN is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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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W284 VGN is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 April 2000.

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