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V686 FRE

2000 Volvo C70

Bronze Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,812 mi
Last recorded174,812 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV686 FRE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 174,812 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 174,812 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 167,714 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 154,503 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 142,225 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 136,086 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 136,086 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 132,803 miles

Imbalance on rear axle service brake.

n/s steering rack noise. Within wear limits

Pass 21 Jul 2010 130,803 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 125,594 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 119,810 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 116,054 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 111,122 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 111,122 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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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V686 FRE is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Bronze with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 V686 FRE, 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 V686 FRE registered?

V686 FRE is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is V686 FRE safe to buy?

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