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W408 HVV

2000 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,792 mi
Last recorded133,792 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 HVV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 133,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 133,779 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2020 132,210 miles

both front wishbones bushes deteriorating

both rear axle arms front outer bushes deteriorating

offside front track rod end rubber boot deteriorating

rear shock absorbers bottom bushes starting to perish

some corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 16 Jun 2020 132,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened suspension arm inner bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened suspension arm inner bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front wishbones bushes deteriorating

both rear axle arms front outer bushes deteriorating

offside front track rod end rubber boot deteriorating

offside headlamp chipped

rear shock absorbers bottom bushes starting to perish

some corrosion to both outer sills

some wear/corrosion to discs

Pass 4 May 2018 131,459 miles

n/s/f drop link top rubber splitting

Pass 24 Feb 2017 124,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring deteriorated. (3.4.2)

Nearside Front seat does not fold forward

Offside Front seat does not fold forward.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 122,433 miles

Nearside Front seat does not fold forward

Offside Front seat does not fold forward

Fail 18 Feb 2016 122,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front seat does not fold forward

Offside Front seat does not fold forward

Pass 26 Feb 2015 120,954 miles

n/s/f seat will not fold forward

o/s/f seat will not fold forward

Pass 27 Feb 2014 118,327 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2013 116,014 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 113,463 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 113,453 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 110,236 miles

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

n s f seat wont come forward to alow exit

Fail 24 Feb 2011 110,236 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery not secured

engine management light on

n s f seat wont come forward to alow exit

Pass 1 Mar 2010 106,154 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 100,430 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 90,952 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 79,909 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2006 69,448 miles

slight lift evident in both sides front bottom ball joints

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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W408 HVV is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W408 HVV, 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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W408 HVV is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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