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V870 CVV

2000 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,253 mi
Last recorded158,253 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV870 CVV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 158,253 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

beam paterns starting to deteriate

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

srs light on

Pass 25 Nov 2011 154,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 154,376 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 147,393 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s headlamp has chip in glass

Pass 18 Nov 2008 137,804 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer side wall poss run flat tyre pressure low

o/s/f head lamp lens stone chipped

o/s/f tyre outer side wall cut (no cords exposed)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 137,607 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

brake master cylinder fluid level low

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer side wall poss run flat tyre pressure low

o/s/f head lamp lens stone chipped

o/s/f tyre outer side wall cut (no cords exposed)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 126,230 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise handbrake travel close to top of ratchet

Fail 25 Oct 2007 126,055 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise handbrake travel close to top of ratchet

both front tyres pressures low when car started

Pass 21 Nov 2006 117,079 miles

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

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

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

some cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall(no cords exposed).

Pass 25 Nov 2005 105,127 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)

stone chip in o/s headlamp glass

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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V870 CVV is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc 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 V870 CVV, 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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V870 CVV is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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