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V953 EVU

2000 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,606 mi
Last recorded78,606 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV953 EVU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 78,606 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 78,604 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 76,128 miles

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

c.o. close to limit on fast idle

child seat fitted to n/s/r

slight play in o/s/f link pin

small chunk out of o/s/f brake flexi hose nearly through to inner cords

Pass 30 Jul 2012 73,590 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 73,590 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2011 73,418 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 72,320 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 69,359 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 64,721 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 59,787 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 52,883 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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V953 EVU is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V953 EVU, 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 V953 EVU registered?

V953 EVU is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V953 EVU safe to buy?

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