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C7 OCE

2000 Volvo C70

Cream Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,427 mi
Last recorded144,427 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 OCE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 144,427 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 144,426 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 127,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 127,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 119,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 119,203 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 116,769 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 116,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 116,172 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small amount of oil, round gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer small amount of play, in steering arm

Rear lamp fixings poor , retaining nut missing , o.s.r

Pass 2 Apr 2019 114,677 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 108,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.7mm very close (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.84 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp frosting slightly

Fail 3 Apr 2018 108,634 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm @ 1.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.7mm very close (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.84 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp frosting slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2017 104,138 miles

Offside Rear Tyre bald spots inner

Fail 10 Mar 2017 104,138 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre bald spots inner

Pass 21 Jan 2016 98,162 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 88,256 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 79,961 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 71,184 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 71,184 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 61,606 miles

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

O/s front tyre small cut in sidewall

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 61,606 miles

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

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

O/s front tyre small cut in sidewall

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 55,257 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 53,215 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 49,527 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 49,527 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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C7 OCE is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Cream with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 93,940 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 C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C7 OCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Volvo C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C7 OCE is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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