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V699 FRE

2000 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,078 mi
Last recorded132,078 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV699 FRE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 132,078 miles

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 10 Feb 2016 125,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable mount (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 125,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable mount (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 118,458 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 118,458 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 111,479 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 99,491 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 89,843 miles

emission co level only just within limits advise catalytic converter replacement

Fail 20 Jan 2012 89,843 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

emission co level only just within limits advise catalytic converter replacement

Pass 5 Feb 2011 83,942 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 83,940 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 70,600 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 70,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 69,651 miles

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

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 19 Nov 2008 65,591 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 63,047 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 60,703 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 57,979 miles

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

slight free play in nearside of steering rack.

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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V699 FRE is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V699 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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V699 FRE is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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