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J12 SOU

2000 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,633 mi
Last recorded136,633 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 SOU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 136,633 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 135,097 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 122,989 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 109,867 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2012 109,773 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

battery insecure

offside front tyre heavy inner edge wear

Pass 10 Mar 2011 101,181 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 94,245 miles

Battery insecure

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

front wipers split.

n/s/r tyre side wall perished.

Fail 25 Mar 2010 94,244 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

front wipers split.

n/s/r tyre side wall perished.

Pass 27 May 2008 88,497 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 88,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 75,770 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 64,023 miles

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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J12 SOU is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J12 SOU, 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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What year was J12 SOU registered?

J12 SOU is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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