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X226 FVE

2000 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,300 mi
Last recorded94,300 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX226 FVE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 94,300 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 87,201 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jul 2017 87,201 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 87,108 miles

both front track rods has slight play

both front tyres sidewall has slight deterioration

engine management light on

engine oil leak

Fail 4 May 2016 87,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front track rods has slight play

both front tyres sidewall has slight deterioration

engine management light on

engine oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 83,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,804 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 77,804 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 76,340 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 73,067 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 68,613 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 64,609 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 61,407 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 57,783 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 48,665 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 41,202 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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X226 FVE is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X226 FVE, 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 X226 FVE registered?

X226 FVE is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is X226 FVE safe to buy?

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