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R1 GOR

2000 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,896 mi
Last recorded187,896 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 GOR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 187,896 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s upper control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 187,896 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s upper control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 183,445 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 183,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 180,279 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 178,865 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 178,865 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 175,963 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 175,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 173,346 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 171,236 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 169,443 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 167,284 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 167,284 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 164,778 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 162,833 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 162,833 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 159,248 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2014 159,248 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 156,163 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 153,643 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 153,643 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 145,284 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 145,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 139,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 139,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 135,355 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 128,962 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 114,092 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 99,632 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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R1 GOR is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R1 GOR, 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 R1 GOR registered?

R1 GOR is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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