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X253 DAA

2000 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,611 mi
Last recorded144,611 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 DAA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 144,611 miles

Front no plate deteriorated

NSF shock absorber not damping suggest replace

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 141,380 miles

NSF shock absorber not damping

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Mar 2015 136,664 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 132,025 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 126,979 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 121,285 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 111,924 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 103,621 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 96,757 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 91,835 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

idle surging - suggest further investigation

Fail 30 Jan 2008 91,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

idle surging - suggest further investigation

near side front tyre side wall damaged - suggest replacement

suggest values of tail lights checked - off side not as bright as near side

Pass 17 Aug 2006 83,707 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

near side reaverse light lens broken

Fail 17 Aug 2006 83,707 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

near side reaverse light lens broken

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 DAA is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DAA, 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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X253 DAA is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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