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W848 XAE

2000 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,031 mi
Last recorded81,031 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW848 XAE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 81,031 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 80,020 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 79,438 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 79,302 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

service information light on

Pass 16 Aug 2019 78,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 78,579 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 78,312 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 77,323 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 9 Aug 2016 76,228 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 75,529 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 74,657 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 73,423 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 72,288 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 70,800 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 68,731 miles

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

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 66,232 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 66,221 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 62,006 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine lamp on

Pass 16 Aug 2007 57,515 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 48,728 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Knocking on full lock on nearside. unable to pinpoint cause, but as no play detectable, has no bearing on result of test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 48,728 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Knocking on full lock on nearside. unable to pinpoint cause, but as no play detectable, has no bearing on result of test

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

Offside Outer 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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W848 XAE is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W848 XAE, 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 W848 XAE registered?

W848 XAE is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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