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W916 DWT

2000 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,991 mi
Last recorded143,991 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW916 DWT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 143,991 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front inner steering rack ends slight play

nearside rear secondary side light not working

Pass 22 Aug 2012 141,225 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 141,217 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 140,857 miles

slight play in front suspension/steering

Pass 22 Jan 2010 128,353 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 107,635 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 95,479 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 95,477 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 87,899 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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W916 DWT is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W916 DWT, 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 W916 DWT registered?

W916 DWT is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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