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V103 OCS

2000 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,805 mi
Last recorded121,805 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV103 OCS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 121,805 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 121,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 114,590 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 105,500 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 95,510 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 94,868 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil level low

Pass 19 Oct 2012 86,587 miles

SRS warning light on

Fail 18 Oct 2012 86,587 miles

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

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

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

SRS warning light on

Fail 1 Nov 2011 81,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 81,102 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 64,887 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 64,876 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Both wiper blades split still clearing screen.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Reflective material in o/s & n/s headlights deteriorated.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 61,182 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 56,842 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 47,122 miles

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

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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V103 OCS is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V103 OCS, 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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V103 OCS is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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