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W54 RBN

2000 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,663 mi
Last recorded151,663 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW54 RBN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 151,663 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 152,420 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 148,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 144,052 miles

ENGINE ROUGH IDLE

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FILTER ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 138,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 131,197 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 124,567 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FILTER ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s brake weaker on service and park and emits noise in operation (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 124,566 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FILTER ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s brake weaker on service and park and emits noise in operation (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 118,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2015 118,821 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 112,470 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 112,465 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 105,386 miles

bonnett release handle defective

Fail 24 Jun 2013 105,386 miles

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

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

bonnett release handle defective

Pass 14 Jul 2012 99,258 miles

Air bag light on

Front discs corroded/pads low

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

Rear discs corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2012 99,258 miles

Air bag light on

Front discs corroded/pads low

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

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

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 86,065 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 86,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 80,395 miles

rear indicators slight white light

Fail 21 Apr 2010 80,395 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear indicators slight white light

off side dip beam aim low limit

Pass 4 Apr 2008 80,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

power steering belt cracked

rear brake imbalance close to pass limit

Fail 1 Apr 2008 80,119 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

power steering belt cracked

rear brake imbalance close to pass limit

Pass 5 Apr 2007 73,085 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play steering rack ends

Pass 3 Apr 2006 66,172 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s front tyre wall damaged

oil leak

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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W54 RBN is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W54 RBN, 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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W54 RBN is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 April 2000.

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