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W578 SNG

2000 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,284 mi
Last recorded214,284 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW578 SNG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 214,284 miles

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

Coolant leak rad ()

Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod both (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

mil light on

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 214,124 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Coolant leak rad ()

Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod both (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

mil light on

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 206,367 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached wiring on battery (1.9.2b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor near jacking point (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 206,367 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing caliper bolt missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached wiring on battery (1.9.2b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor near jacking point (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 206,178 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing lower mounting bolt (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

play in steering rack inner joints

rear exhaust mount broken, system still secure

Pass 14 Mar 2015 204,152 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 201,640 miles

adv n/s/front tyre sidewall damage

adv o/s/rear tyre sidewall damage

Fail 6 Mar 2014 201,622 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

adv n/s/front tyre sidewall damage

adv o/s/rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 11 Mar 2013 193,369 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 193,369 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2012 182,059 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 163,746 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2010 146,907 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 128,915 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 112,389 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 92,472 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 92,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 May 2006 73,180 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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W578 SNG is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W578 SNG, 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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W578 SNG is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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