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V551 HDU

2000 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,525 mi
Last recorded107,525 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV551 HDU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 107,525 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

damp around offside end of rack

front brake pads low

front discs in poor condition on inner edges

headlights in poor condition

Fail 29 Oct 2013 107,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres on legal limit

damp around offside end of rack

front brake pads low

front discs in poor condition on inner edges

headlights in poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2012 100,011 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 95,973 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 91,299 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 86,408 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 31 Jul 2008 82,041 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 23 Jul 2007 69,512 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 50,835 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 50,835 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V551 HDU is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V551 HDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V551 HDU registered?

V551 HDU is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V551 HDU safe to buy?

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