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W818 TJF

2000 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,728 mi
Last recorded162,728 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW818 TJF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2012 162,728 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

ETS malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

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

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

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

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

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

engine idle too low

front brake rate 22% imbalance

rear brake rate 29% imbalance

Pass 1 Apr 2011 152,495 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 137,214 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 137,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 126,349 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 126,349 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 117,130 miles

n/s/f tyre low on the outside edge

noise from n/s/r brakes or wheel bearing

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm

poor beam pattern both front headlamps

rear brake discs rusty and rear pads low

Pass 2 Mar 2007 110,619 miles

Front brake discs worn low.

Front brake pads on limits.

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 4 Feb 2006 97,103 miles

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)

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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W818 TJF is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W818 TJF, 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 W818 TJF registered?

W818 TJF is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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