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V288 HCY

2000 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,608 mi
Last recorded116,608 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV288 HCY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 116,608 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011

Emissions not tested (7.0)

mil lamp on

Pass 23 Jul 2010 114,704 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 114,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 100,206 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 100,206 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 77,429 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Aug 2006 75,759 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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V288 HCY is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V288 HCY, 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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What year was V288 HCY registered?

V288 HCY is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 18 February 2000.

Is V288 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V288 HCY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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