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X189 TBW

2000 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,219 mi
Last recorded78,219 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX189 TBW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 78,219 miles

play in o/s rack end

Pass 13 Aug 2010 72,717 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 72,717 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside headlamps poor pattern and aim

Pass 1 Jul 2009 62,497 miles

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

offside front tyre has evidence of being driven/run flat

Fail 27 Jun 2009 62,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front tyre has evidence of being driven/run flat

Fail 26 Apr 2008 54,129 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting is broken

Pass 26 Apr 2008 54,129 miles

rear exhaust mounting is broken

Pass 10 May 2007 47,272 miles

Rear tyres, signs of uneven wear, keep check on.

Signs of wear/pitting on front brake discs, keep check on.

Fail 8 May 2007 47,250 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front tyre 2mm, worn uneven, nail in tread, limit 1.6mm, recommend replace.

Rear tyres signs of uneven wear, screw in nearside rear tyre, recommend attention.

Signs of wear/pitting on front brake discs, keep check on.

Pass 8 May 2006 40,269 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 40,269 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake pads seem low, recommend further inspection.

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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X189 TBW is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X189 TBW, 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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X189 TBW is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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