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W431 ULE

2000 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,825 mi
Last recorded96,825 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW431 ULE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,825 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre cut's in side wall[no cord's showing]

Fail 7 Apr 2016 96,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel cable broken (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre cut's in side wall[no cord's showing]

Pass 18 Feb 2015 91,443 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 85,678 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

two rear child seats fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2013 79,425 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 79,423 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 73,004 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 73,004 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 66,220 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 66,219 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 59,113 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 56,960 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 54,217 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 54,217 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

recommend near side head lamp reflector next m.o.t. test

Pass 8 Aug 2007 49,417 miles

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

front brake pads and front brakediscs worn

Pass 15 Aug 2006 43,638 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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W431 ULE is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 W431 ULE, 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 W431 ULE registered?

W431 ULE is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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