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V461 JRD

2000 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,273 mi
Last recorded138,273 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV461 JRD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 138,273 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 138,273 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 135,212 miles

Offside Front Inner rack slight play

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2015 135,212 miles

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

Offside Front Inner rack slight play

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 131,884 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 131,884 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 116,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2013 116,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 109,582 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 17 Sep 2012 109,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 11 Aug 2011 92,079 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 81,835 miles

advance movement in n/s/f track rod end needs attention

both headlight aims on lower limits and both fron t beam images poor may need attention soon

exhaust corroded

front lower arm bushes starting to unbond may need attention soon

n/s/f inner disc corroded

n/s/r outer side light not working needs attention asap

o/s/f steering rack gaitor perished

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 16 Aug 2010 81,726 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

advance movement in n/s/f track rod end needs attention

both headlight aims on lower limits and both fron t beam images poor may need attention soon

exhaust corroded

front lower arm bushes starting to unbond may need attention soon

n/s/f inner disc corroded

n/s/r outer side light not working needs attention asap

o/s/f steering rack gaitor perished

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2009 72,214 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 67,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 67,045 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 61,598 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 61,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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V461 JRD is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V461 JRD, 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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V461 JRD is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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