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W551 MWG

2000 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,574 mi
Last recorded131,574 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 MWG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 131,574 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 127,643 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 127,643 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 122,751 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 120,259 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 115,912 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear and offside rear outer sidelights not working

offside wiper blade slightly damaged but clearing screen

Pass 2 Jul 2009 109,641 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 106,993 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 102,520 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 102,520 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 98,385 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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W551 MWG is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W551 MWG, 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 W551 MWG registered?

W551 MWG is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W551 MWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W551 MWG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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