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V997 MBV

2000 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,311 mi
Last recorded127,311 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV997 MBV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 127,311 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 121,585 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 117,912 miles

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

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

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

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

offside rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 4 Jun 2014 107,336 miles

wing mirror covers missing

Fail 29 May 2014 107,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

wing mirror covers missing

Pass 7 Jun 2013 92,833 miles

advise chips in windscreen

advise very slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 20 Apr 2013 92,823 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise chip in front windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2011 84,842 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 83,415 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 77,256 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 77,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

SRS WARNING LIGHT ON ?

Pass 4 Jan 2008 68,937 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 64,652 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 56,209 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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V997 MBV is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Red 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 V997 MBV, 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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V997 MBV is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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