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W56 XTM

2000 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,332 mi
Last recorded89,332 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW56 XTM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 89,332 miles

All four tyres perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 84,823 miles

All 4 tyres wearing on edges.

Coolant light on.

Exhaust system corroded and bracket broken but system still supported.

Offside rear suspension coil spring corroded.

Fail 16 Jul 2013 84,822 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All 4 tyres wearing on edges.

Coolant light on.

Exhaust system corroded and bracket broken but system still supported.

Offside rear suspension coil spring corroded,

Pass 12 May 2011 82,130 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 82,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 71,853 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 47,631 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 47,631 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Engine managment light on

Front brake discs poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2008 45,175 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 36,579 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 3,121 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 3,121 miles

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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W56 XTM is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W56 XTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W56 XTM registered?

W56 XTM is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 May 2000.

Is W56 XTM safe to buy?

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