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W514 VGN

2000 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,868 mi
Last recorded94,868 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW514 VGN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 94,868 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable drop link (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering rack

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2019 94,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 93,692 miles

ADVISE:- both headlamp reflectors worn.

Offside Rear sidelamp bulb only 1 working

Fail 6 Sep 2018 93,692 miles

ADVISE:- both headlamp reflectors worn.

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear sidelamp bulb only 1 working

Pass 22 Feb 2017 92,975 miles

ADVISE:- all tyres sidewalls cracking

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 92,969 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

advise :- all tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 23 Jan 2016 90,258 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 79,955 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 79,955 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 78,621 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 76,532 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

keep check on all brake discs for condition.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 76,532 miles

keep check on all brake discs for condition.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 72,005 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 57,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 57,415 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 44,170 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 44,168 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 40,784 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 39,730 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 33,024 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 30,751 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 30,751 miles

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

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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W514 VGN is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W514 VGN, 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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W514 VGN is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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