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V862 UUA

2000 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,345 mi
Last recorded156,345 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV862 UUA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 156,345 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 153,711 miles

WRONG FRONT PADS FITTED ?

Pass 29 Jul 2015 146,109 miles

n/s beam pattern poor

osr tyre low

rear pads low

Fail 24 Jul 2015 146,099 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

ns beam pattern poor

osr tyre getting low

rear pads getting low

wipers poor

Pass 18 Jul 2014 141,692 miles

rear discs rusty

rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 25 Jul 2013 139,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 137,021 miles

front tyres close to inner wheel arches on fully lock

movement in steering system

slight exhaust blow from centre silencer

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 26 Nov 2010 134,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2010 134,028 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2009 120,288 miles

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

Damage to nearside front outer tyre wall

ETS warning light staying on !!

Front brake pads getting low and rear brake pads look low

NOTE: After market exhaut fitted to vehicle and is louder than standard type

NOTE: Uneven braking from rear brakes during R.B.T.

Nearside front headlamp image is deteriorating

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 103,904 miles

After market exhaust system fitted to vehicle

Damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Uneven braking from both rear brakes during R.B.T. recommend brake check or service

Pass 11 Nov 2008 103,904 miles

After market exhaust system fitted to vehicle

Damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Uneven braking from both rear brakes during R.B.T. recommend brake check or service

Pass 2 Nov 2007 90,244 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 76,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 72,867 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 72,867 miles

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

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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V862 UUA is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V862 UUA, 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 V862 UUA registered?

V862 UUA is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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