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W526 VGN

2000 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,282 mi
Last recorded77,282 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW526 VGN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2010 77,282 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs worn and o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs worn

Fail 30 Jul 2010 77,278 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs worn and o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs worn

Pass 14 Aug 2009 67,678 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 67,678 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 67,678 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 66,312 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 65,312 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 62,320 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 62,320 miles

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

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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W526 VGN is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W526 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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What year was W526 VGN registered?

W526 VGN is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W526 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W526 VGN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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