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X231 OOG

2000 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,764 mi
Last recorded136,764 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX231 OOG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 136,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 135,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket corrosion started rear

Pass 5 Dec 2018 129,612 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint slight play need changing soon

n/s/f track rod end slight play need changing soon

no warning lights on dash time of test

Fail 5 Dec 2018 129,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f bottom ball joint slight play need changing soon

n/s/f track rod end slight play need changing soon

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 13 Dec 2017 122,512 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 122,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 117,240 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 110,651 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 110,434 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 105,067 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 98,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 91,077 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 85,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 85,302 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 75,981 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 75,981 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 66,793 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 66,793 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 56,907 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 47,330 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 47,330 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 37,471 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 27,589 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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X231 OOG is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X231 OOG, 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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X231 OOG is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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