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R44 ULW

2000 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,036 mi
Last recorded129,036 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 ULW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 129,036 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 129,036 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 128,958 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 128,869 miles

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

slight leak around power steering

Fail 13 Mar 2021 128,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 128,581 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2019 128,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 127,897 miles

brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2017 127,002 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 125,400 miles

evidence of front wheels fouling arches but not on turn plates

evidence of power steering fluid leak

Fail 5 Mar 2016 125,388 miles

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

evidence of front wheels fouling arches but not on turn plates

evidence of power steering fluid leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 122,924 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel filter rusty

signs of front tyres fouling inner plastic arches on full lock on road

Pass 10 Mar 2014 119,780 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

fuel filter corroded

signs of tyres fouling inner plastic arches

Fail 6 Mar 2014 119,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

fuel filter corroded

signs of tyres fouling inner plastic arches

Pass 2 Mar 2013 116,786 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery insecure

cut to near side front tyre inner wall not exposing cords at time of test

near side front tyre worn uneven on outer edge

rear exhaqust bracket under exhaust brocken away exhaust still secure

signs of off side and near side front tyres fouling plastic inner arches on lock to lock

Fail 27 Feb 2013 116,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery insecure

cut to near side front tyre inner wall not exposing cords at time of test

near side front tyre worn uneven on outer edge

rear exhaqust bracket under exhaust brocken away exhaust still secure

signs of off side and near side front tyres fouling plastic inner arches on lock to lock

Fail 6 Mar 2012 113,870 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

engine management light staying on.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 113,870 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine management light staying on.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 112,330 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 112,322 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

front and rear brake discs worn.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 110,747 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 109,219 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2008 98,723 miles

front number plate needs attension

Pass 23 Jun 2007 84,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 70,150 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 69,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R44 ULW is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R44 ULW, 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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R44 ULW is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 November 2000.

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