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W872 XVS

2000 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,068 mi
Last recorded118,068 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW872 XVS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 118,068 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 115,744 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 112,781 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 112,781 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 110,128 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 110,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 107,233 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 104,390 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 104,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 99,887 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 92,274 miles

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

exhaust pipe rear bracket worn thin

rear foglight slightly dim

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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W872 XVS is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W872 XVS, 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 W872 XVS registered?

W872 XVS is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W872 XVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W872 XVS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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