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X172 ECN

2000 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,492 mi
Last recorded139,492 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX172 ECN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 139,492 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 135,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 122,951 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 107,134 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 97,956 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 97,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 96,266 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2007 80,703 miles

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

small amount of play n/s steering rack ok at test

Pass 3 Aug 2007 80,703 miles

small amount of play n/s steering rack ok at test

Pass 24 Oct 2005 73,931 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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X172 ECN is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X172 ECN, 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 X172 ECN registered?

X172 ECN is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 October 2000.

Is X172 ECN safe to buy?

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