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W496 AFR

2000 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,900 mi
Last recorded100,900 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 AFR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 100,900 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 100,900 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 96,022 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 96,022 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 87,290 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 84,147 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 77,574 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 77,574 miles

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

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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W496 AFR is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W496 AFR, 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 W496 AFR registered?

W496 AFR is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 August 2000.

Is W496 AFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W496 AFR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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