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W511 AAY

2000 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,946 mi
Last recorded162,946 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW511 AAY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 162,946 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 162,810 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 162,800 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 161,757 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 161,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 160,220 miles

Nearside Front Outer side wall small cut less than25mm

Pass 6 Feb 2017 156,841 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 156,841 miles

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 152,997 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 152,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported BOX (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 146,293 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 146,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 140,230 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 140,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO CRACK, BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 133,335 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 133,245 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 127,670 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 127,670 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 121,652 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 89,033 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 115,322 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 109,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 109,432 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 103,476 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 103,476 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 96,456 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 89,877 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 89,877 miles

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

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

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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W511 AAY is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W511 AAY, 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 W511 AAY registered?

W511 AAY is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W511 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W511 AAY shows 28 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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