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W638 XGP

2000 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,894 mi
Last recorded69,894 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW638 XGP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 69,894 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 69,888 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 68,780 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 68,780 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 65,888 miles

Note ets lamp stays on

Fail 31 Oct 2014 65,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 63,310 miles

ETS light on

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 61,232 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 61,232 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Feb 2012

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 11 Feb 2011 58,049 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 55,391 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 52,822 miles

o/s/rear tyre worn inner edge n/s/rear slight bulge inner edge possible moulding mark handbrake only has slight reserve travel

Pass 5 Feb 2008 50,345 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 44,940 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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W638 XGP is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W638 XGP, 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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W638 XGP is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 July 2000.

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