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FCZ 5857

2000 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,217 mi
Last recorded74,217 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCZ 5857
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 74,217 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer devoid of tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 74,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer devoid of tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,151 miles

emissions light on. eml on. exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 60,151 miles

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

emissions light on. eml on. exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 48,109 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 47,457 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded,mid mount rotted thru

n/s handbrake low effort

Pass 26 Jun 2012 46,384 miles

mid exhaust mount rotted thru

n/s handbrake poor effort

Pass 14 Dec 2011 45,634 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 30 Jun 2011 44,681 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 44,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 43,453 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 41,050 miles

offside front wishbone rear bush detaching

Pass 2 Dec 2008 38,593 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 38,576 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 36,009 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 35,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

dvla vin no incorrect,unable to add old certificate

handbrake travel

Pass 18 Dec 2006 32,027 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 29,142 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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FCZ 5857 is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FCZ 5857, 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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FCZ 5857 is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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