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X656 RGT

2000 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

108,890 mi
Last recorded108,890 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo S70130,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX656 RGT
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 108,890 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 108,890 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 106,727 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 105,012 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 105,009 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 104,051 miles

O/S/F INNER TIE ROD HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY

Pass 14 Mar 2014 99,715 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front fog lamp not working

Fail 12 Mar 2014 99,715 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 1 Mar 2013 93,521 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 93,521 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 88,661 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2012 88,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 75,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front and rear brake discs worn

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 75,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front and rear brake discs worn

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 62,134 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre cut on outer side wall

Fail 6 Jul 2010 62,134 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre cut on outer side wall

Pass 9 Oct 2009 59,251 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 55,503 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 55,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 51,145 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 46,229 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 40,037 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 40,033 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

How Reliable is the Volvo S70?

Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,207
position lamp(s) not working 2,216
Direction indicator incorrect colour 2,212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,143
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X656 RGT is a 2000 Volvo S70 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 S70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 130,611 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 S70 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X656 RGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Volvo S70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X656 RGT is a 2000 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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