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X243 DBU

2000 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,921 mi
Last recorded103,921 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX243 DBU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 103,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR BUSH'S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 98,576 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2021 96,268 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 96,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 92,572 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 92,572 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 92,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm nd worn on inner edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm nd worn on inner edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm nd worn on inner edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm nd worn on inner edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner track rods have slight play ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 90,562 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 85,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 85,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 81,476 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 76,283 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 76,283 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 73,908 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 73,908 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 67,812 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,260 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 59,560 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 57,401 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 55,392 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 53,179 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 50,709 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 47,058 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 42,633 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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X243 DBU is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X243 DBU, 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 X243 DBU registered?

X243 DBU is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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