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X113 PJW

2000 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,754 mi
Last recorded177,754 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX113 PJW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 177,754 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

exhaust slightly deteriorated

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

front discs slightly deteriorated

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

fuel filter rusty

o/s and n/s front head lamp beam pattern slightly deteriorated

o/s front fog lamp damaged

o/s front headlamp lens stone chipped

o/s front headlamp wiper / washer missing

Fail 12 Jan 2012 177,746 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

exhaust slightly deteriorated

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

front discs slightly deteriorated

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

fuel filter rusty

o/s and n/s front head lamp beam pattern slightly deteriorated

o/s front fog lamp damaged

o/s front headlamp lens stone chipped

o/s front headlamp wiper / washer missing

Pass 9 Feb 2011 168,923 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

rear tyres are different speed rating to the fronts

Fail 9 Feb 2011 168,923 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

rear tyres are different speed rating to the fronts

Pass 26 Feb 2010 154,771 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

fuel filter quite corroded

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing slightly on inside edges

Fail 25 Feb 2010 154,766 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

fuel filter quite corroded

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing slightly on inside edges

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2009 133,143 miles

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

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

slight condensation in the o/s/f indicator lamp

Pass 29 Feb 2008 109,205 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 109,205 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 90,752 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

chip in offside front headlamp glass

offside front fog lamp cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2006 74,587 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
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

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X113 PJW is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X113 PJW, 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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X113 PJW is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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