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X253 CAU

2000 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,705 mi
Last recorded116,705 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 CAU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 116,705 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012
Fail 16 Oct 2012 113,146 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 109,139 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 104,224 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 104,224 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 99,524 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 93,079 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 86,094 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 79,712 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 79,712 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 74,157 miles

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

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

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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X253 CAU is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X253 CAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X253 CAU?

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What year was X253 CAU registered?

X253 CAU is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X253 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X253 CAU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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