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W453 UJM

2000 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

307,184 mi
Last recorded307,184 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 UJM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 307,184 miles

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 tyre wearing inner edge

eng man on

ns headlamp lense cracked

slight play to s/rack ns inner joint

Pass 7 Oct 2010 283,102 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 202,779 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 273,236 miles

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

engine management light on

slight play to s/rack osf

Pass 15 May 2009 250,851 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 250,220 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 225,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2007 201,790 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 201,317 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2006 175,990 miles

non standard rear exhaust support fitted

oil leak

rear discs rusty

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Fail 28 Apr 2006 174,748 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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W453 UJM is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 W453 UJM, 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 W453 UJM registered?

W453 UJM is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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