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V556 HDU

2000 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,500 mi
Last recorded139,500 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV556 HDU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 139,500 miles

engine management light on dashboard

oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Jul 2012 125,961 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 125,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Both rear tyres on legal limit with bald inner treads

Brake discs all round excessively corroded and narrow banding

Pass 30 Jun 2011 110,900 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 110,900 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 105,863 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 105,863 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 102,488 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 99,168 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 95,109 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 92,780 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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V556 HDU is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V556 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.

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What year was V556 HDU registered?

V556 HDU is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 February 2000.

Is V556 HDU safe to buy?

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