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W838 ULE

2000 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

101,524 mi
Last recorded101,524 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW838 ULE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 101,524 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 101,504 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 100,793 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 99,252 miles

headlamp patterns deteriorated slightly both sides

Fail 24 Jan 2019 99,252 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

headlamp patterns deteriorated slightly both sides

Pass 18 Jan 2018 97,007 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake calipers coroded

Pass 7 Feb 2017 94,586 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 91,687 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 88,151 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 84,705 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 80,673 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 80,673 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 77,245 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 73,761 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 69,648 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 66,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 64,993 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 60,916 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 54,143 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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W838 ULE is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W838 ULE, 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 W838 ULE registered?

W838 ULE is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W838 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W838 ULE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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