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W89 ULX

2000 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,374 mi
Last recorded134,374 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW89 ULX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 134,374 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front windscreen has damage but outside the swept area.

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 133,971 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

windscreen cracked on ns but out of swept area and not affecting view

Pass 23 Jun 2014 125,101 miles

both front shocks damp

crack in windscreen

drivers door mirror cracked

front discs corroded and lipped

slight movement in both track rod arms

Fail 23 Jun 2014 125,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front shocks damp

crack in windscreen

distortion to n/s/r tyre and cracking between tread

drivers door mirror cracked

front discs corroded and lipped

slight movement in both track rod arms

Pass 6 Jul 2013 116,704 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 116,476 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 107,890 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

S.R.S.light on

nearside wiper blades torn

Fail 25 Jun 2012 107,890 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

S.R.S.light on

nearside wiper blades torn

Pass 17 Jun 2011 97,705 miles

Airbag light on

Both front tyres uneven wear

Condition of N/S/F seat back locking mechanism

Condition of N/S/R light lense

Condition of fuel filter

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Play in N/S steering rack

Fail 17 Jun 2011 97,704 miles

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

Airbag light on

Both front tyres uneven wear

Condition of N/S/F seat back locking mechanism

Condition of N/S/R light lense

Condition of fuel filter

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Play in N/S steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2010 87,862 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 78,253 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 67,957 miles

E.M.L.light on

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

air bag lamp on

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn uneven and on 1.6mm limit

very heavy rust in rear exhaust mount

Pass 21 May 2007 58,985 miles
Pass 18 May 2006

air bag light is coming on intemitent

Pass 1 Dec 2005 43,655 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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W89 ULX is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W89 ULX, 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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W89 ULX is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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