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X238 CSC

2000 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,478 mi
Last recorded78,478 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX238 CSC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 78,478 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 75,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 75,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 73,305 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 73,305 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 70,645 miles

both front tyre side walls cracked

Fail 13 Jun 2016 70,643 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyre side walls cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2015 66,655 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 64,433 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 64,432 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 63,890 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 63,888 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 62,106 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 62,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2007 56,503 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 49,248 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 41,765 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 41,765 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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X238 CSC is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X238 CSC, 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 X238 CSC registered?

X238 CSC is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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