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V499 FVU

2000 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,064 mi
Last recorded79,064 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV499 FVU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 79,064 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 73,883 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 69,542 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 65,836 miles

exhaust tailpipe hangar corroded

front wishbones bushes starting to seperate

Fail 18 May 2011 65,826 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust tailpipe hangar corroded

front wishbones bushes starting to seperate

Pass 1 Jun 2010 61,708 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 57,019 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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V499 FVU is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V499 FVU, 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 V499 FVU registered?

V499 FVU is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V499 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V499 FVU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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