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R70 BEC

2000 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,581 mi
Last recorded63,581 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 BEC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 63,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 61,026 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 57,464 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 57,064 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2022 56,532 miles

All brake Discs slightly corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 56,468 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 55,812 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 54,904 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 53,933 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 53,929 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 52,974 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 52,974 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 52,062 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 50,934 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,584 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 47,051 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 44,053 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 41,103 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,703 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 36,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 33,713 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,682 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 26,975 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 25,286 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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R70 BEC is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R70 BEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R70 BEC registered?

R70 BEC is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is R70 BEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R70 BEC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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