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W581 ALA

2000 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,354 mi
Last recorded136,354 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW581 ALA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 136,354 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front inner cv joint gaiter deteriorated slightly loosing grease near clamp

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 132,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly loosing grease near clamp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 131,868 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 128,982 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 126,553 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

part of timing cover missing

Pass 25 Sep 2020 123,299 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 120,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger broken/corroded, system is secure.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 114,637 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 109,874 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 102,919 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 91,309 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2014 84,639 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 84,639 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,311 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 75,690 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 71,035 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 71,035 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 66,217 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 60,816 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 55,499 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 55,499 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 48,509 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 48,509 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 40,082 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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W581 ALA is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W581 ALA, 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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W581 ALA is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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