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R4 RFG

2000 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,341 mi
Last recorded154,341 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 RFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 154,341 miles

Engine management light on dash indicating a fault

Fail 7 Jan 2017 154,334 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush excessive play in both front anti-roll bar links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside front wiper blade is split and does not clear the screen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working offside front indicator lamp not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc offside front CV boot is split and does not prevent the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rear wiper blade is split and does not clear the screen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light on dash indicating a fault

Pass 7 Dec 2015 151,481 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 151,391 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Nov 2014 146,071 miles

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

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

eml light on

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 141,938 miles

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

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 6 Dec 2012 138,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine lamp on

Fail 5 Dec 2012 138,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine lamp on

Pass 1 Dec 2011 129,684 miles

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

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

engine management malfunction indcator lamp illuminated

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Mar 2011 128,982 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 1 Mar 2011 128,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 3 Feb 2010 124,975 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 119,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 115,861 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 110,909 miles

Both front tyres wearing inside edge.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 100,555 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 88,518 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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R4 RFG is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R4 RFG, 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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R4 RFG is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 October 2000.

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