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W509 RRA

2000 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,084 mi
Last recorded95,084 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW509 RRA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 95,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 95,751 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 95,666 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 95,600 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 95,554 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 95,237 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 95,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 94,813 miles

both front tyres worn on edges (steped tread)

o/s/f seat tilt not working

o/s/r tyre cracking

oil warning light on

slight play at o/s/f wheel

Pass 3 Sep 2009 90,789 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f seat tilt inop

slight play in o/s/f wheel

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 18 Sep 2008 87,445 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 85,853 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 85,853 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

slight play offside inner rack joint

Pass 20 Sep 2006 78,088 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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W509 RRA is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W509 RRA, 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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W509 RRA is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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