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V229 HLD

2000 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

195,592 mi
Last recorded195,592 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 HLD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 195,592 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside rear lamp lense damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2011 176,633 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing/void of tread on edges.

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 176,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/F tyre has 2mm min tread left.

N/S/R tyre wearing/void of tread on edges.

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 161,344 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear anti roll bar (in front of rear axle) corroded.

Rear exhaust mounting bracket badly corroded.

Rear reg plate backing slightly deteriorated.

Fail 8 Jan 2010 161,251 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear anti roll bar (in front of rear axle) corroded.

Rear exhaust mounting bracket badly corroded.

Rear reg plate backing slightly deteriorated.

Pass 9 Jan 2009 142,962 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R tyre getting close to markers & worn on edge but still 3mm minimum mian tread left.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 128,025 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 113,801 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 113,797 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 95,028 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 95,028 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

-slight play near /side/front outer -steering rack-----

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
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

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V229 HLD is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V229 HLD, 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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V229 HLD is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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