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M16 JTL

2000 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,733 mi
Last recorded94,733 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 JTL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 94,733 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring worn all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2017 91,731 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 91,726 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 88,803 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 85,993 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 82,432 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 79,915 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 79,913 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,436 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 73,789 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 70,794 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 70,777 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 66,806 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 61,712 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 61,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 59,464 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 55,511 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

the steering rack has had its mounting bracket welded into possition.

Fail 28 Mar 2006 55,511 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r discs are showing signs of corrosion.

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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M16 JTL is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M16 JTL, 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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M16 JTL is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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