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W653 ACW

2000 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

170,248 mi
Last recorded170,248 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW653 ACW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 170,248 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 163,234 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhault rusty

Fail 2 Jun 2018 163,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhault rusty

Fail 21 Apr 2018 163,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Fail 18 Apr 2018 163,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (4.1.D.1b)

Engine management light illuminated

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 138,875 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 136,934 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 132,561 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 126,933 miles

Rear exhaust mounting corroded.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 122,358 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 114,477 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 107,379 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 99,842 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 93,101 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 85,236 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 77,206 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 69,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W653 ACW is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W653 ACW, 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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W653 ACW is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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