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W399 CEO

2000 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,158 mi
Last recorded145,158 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW399 CEO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2013 145,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 135,578 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

engine oil leak

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

front suspension end bump stops getting worn

front wishbone bushes getting worn

rear beam bushes getting worn

rear number plate laminates getting separated

some corrosion rear chassis rails

Fail 22 Mar 2012 135,578 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

engine oil leak

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

front wishbone bushes getting worn

rear beam bushes getting worn

rear number plate laminates getting separated

some corrosion rear chassis rails

Pass 29 Mar 2011 123,304 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

front bump stops getting worn

front subframe bushes getting worn

front wishbone bushes getting perished

poor image offside headlamp

rear beam bushes getting worn

rear discs getting worn

rear pads getting low

some play front drop links

some play nearside track end

some play steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2010 114,479 miles

Front discs getting worn.

Rear exhaust mounting brackets getting corroded.

Some play both steering rack ball joints.

Fail 24 Mar 2010 114,479 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front discs getting worn.

Rear exhaust mounting brackets getting corroded.

Some play both steering rack ball joints.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 102,230 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 93,735 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 93,726 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2007 82,872 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 82,832 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 73,880 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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W399 CEO is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W399 CEO, 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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W399 CEO is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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