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P8 DPK

2000 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

134,208 mi
Last recorded134,208 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 DPK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2023 134,208 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 132,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 131,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 131,736 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 130,293 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 128,181 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 125,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 125,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 123,448 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 123,445 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 120,046 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 117,128 miles

Offside & Nearside headlamp patterns slightly deteriorated by deterioration of headlamp bulb reflectors.

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 117,128 miles

Offside & Nearside headlamp patterns slightly deteriorated by deterioration of headlamp bulb reflectors.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 114,743 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 114,743 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 111,569 miles

Offside rear tyre tread slightly low on depth on outer edge.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 111,569 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear tyre tread slightly low on depth on outer edge.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 109,379 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 109,379 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 107,646 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 107,646 miles

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 106,642 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 105,334 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 96,110 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 96,110 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2007 84,915 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 84,915 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Apr 2006 71,549 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 71,549 miles

Offside Rear 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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P8 DPK is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 P8 DPK, 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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P8 DPK is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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