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W285 VGN

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,033 mi
Last recorded207,033 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 VGN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 207,033 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 198,737 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 198,730 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 192,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 183,094 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 175,487 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 169,780 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 169,780 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 163,736 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 156,222 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 156,220 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 146,571 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 130,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 130,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 108,447 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 95,105 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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W285 VGN is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W285 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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What year was W285 VGN registered?

W285 VGN is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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