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W597 EAB

2000 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,837 mi
Last recorded138,837 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 EAB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 138,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 135,671 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 131,422 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 123,909 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 117,957 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 115,440 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre outter wall damaged not to cords

Pass 1 Jul 2009 107,033 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 97,869 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 97,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 91,310 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 29 Sep 2006 85,671 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 77,848 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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W597 EAB is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 W597 EAB, 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 W597 EAB registered?

W597 EAB is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W597 EAB safe to buy?

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