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W559 RWP

2000 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,146 mi
Last recorded143,146 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW559 RWP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 143,146 miles

all discs rusty

front dip beam patterns poor

front pads low

very slight engine oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 143,146 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all discs rusty

front dip beam patterns poor

front pads low

very slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 139,639 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 139,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 136,353 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 133,143 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip n/s headlamp glass

exhaust corroded

front bumper damaged

n/s/r tyre cracking and worn on edge 225 50r17

Fail 1 Jul 2011 133,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip n/s headlamp glass

exhaust corroded

front bumper damaged

n/s/r tyre cracking and worn on edge 225 50r17

Pass 12 Jul 2010 129,600 miles

exhaust corroded

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

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

air bag light on

engine oil level low

front bumper and n/s/f wing lower damage

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s headlamp poor pattern

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

rear registration plate poor condition

service light on

sigh of front tyre contact with inner wheel arch linners on full lock

Pass 30 Jun 2009 125,005 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Jul 2008 120,450 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 115,665 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 115,665 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 101,748 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
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

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W559 RWP is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W559 RWP, 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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W559 RWP is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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