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W473 KUD

2000 Volvo C70

Cream Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,668 mi
Last recorded132,668 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW473 KUD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 132,668 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 132,668 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014
Fail 4 Jul 2014

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 126,112 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 122,546 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 122,546 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 118,379 miles

o/s headlight chipped

Fail 29 Jun 2011 118,379 miles

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

o/s headlight chipped

Fail 29 Jun 2010 114,559 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 114,559 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 106,309 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

long travel at handbrake

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2008 95,410 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 21 Jun 2008 95,410 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 81,913 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 81,913 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 69,748 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 69,748 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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W473 KUD is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Cream with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W473 KUD, 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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W473 KUD is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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