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V201 DFV

2000 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

143,026 mi
Last recorded143,026 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV201 DFV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 143,026 miles

Offside parking brake low reading

rear brakes low readings

unable to see inner brake pads advise inspection

Fail 11 Jul 2018 143,026 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside parking brake low reading

rear brakes low readings

unable to see inner brake pads advise inspection

Pass 13 Jan 2016 139,192 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 139,192 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 136,157 miles

Nearside Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 132,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2014 132,163 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 127,580 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 127,580 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre distorted innerside

Pass 19 Dec 2012 122,619 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

osf tyre excessive cracks

Fail 19 Dec 2012 122,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

oil leak

osf tyre excessive cracks

Pass 15 Dec 2011 118,616 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

headlight patterns poor

Fail 15 Dec 2011 118,616 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

headlight patterns poor

Fail 5 Jan 2011 114,598 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS WARNING LIGHT ON

front wiper blades smearing

rear brake disc rusty lip

rear nearside tyre inner sidewall warn groved

Pass 5 Jan 2011 114,598 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS WARNING LIGHT ON

front wiper blades smearing

rear brake disc rusty lip

rear nearside tyre inner sidewall warn groved

Pass 11 Jan 2010 107,209 miles

Oil leak

offside front steering rack has little play.

offside front tyre is perishing.

offside rear tyre is perishing.

Fail 15 Jan 2009 101,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 101,100 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 97,681 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 97,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 94,568 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 94,568 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 89,435 miles

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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V201 DFV is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 V201 DFV, 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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V201 DFV is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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