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W49 EEB

2000 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,673 mi
Last recorded177,673 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW49 EEB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2017 177,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 163,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 157,065 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 149,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 142,865 miles

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

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

Rear discs in poor condition

Rear silencer bracket weak heavily deteriorated

windscreen cracked in sunshade at bottom of screen not in view of drivers view

Pass 23 Mar 2012 136,306 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag lamp illuminated

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and is slightly perished not to excess

Fail 21 Mar 2012 136,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag lamp illuminated

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and is slightly perished not to excess

Pass 22 Mar 2011 127,544 miles

FRONT DIP BEAMS NO KICKUP TO NEARSIDE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil level not on full mark.

lower section of front bumper impact damaged.

nearside steering rack has slight leak.

slight force distorsion on front and rear brake application.

Fail 18 Mar 2011 127,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil level not on full mark.

lower section of front bumper impact damaged.

nearside steering rack has slight leak.

slight force distorsion on front and rear brake application.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 119,962 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 110,440 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 102,120 miles

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

slight oil leak from enhine

tread low on front pads

Pass 7 Mar 2007 100,961 miles

front brake pads getting low

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear exhaust mount heavily corroded and 1 part of the mount broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 17 Mar 2006 96,228 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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W49 EEB is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 W49 EEB, 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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W49 EEB is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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