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M5 XMP

2000 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,868 mi
Last recorded104,868 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 XMP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 104,868 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 103,627 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 103,622 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011
Fail 3 Aug 2011

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 88,554 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 88,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 79,218 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 70,512 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 55,699 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 54,151 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 54,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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M5 XMP is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M5 XMP, 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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M5 XMP is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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