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X485 WDM

2000 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

135,895 mi
Last recorded135,895 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX485 WDM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 135,895 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 135,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail section broken away from centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 133,285 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose neck clamp corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

both headlight aims slightly defused

exhaust system corroded

hand brake reading slightly low

Fail 7 Nov 2024 133,207 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose neck clamp corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

both headlight aims slightly defused

exhaust system corroded

hand brake reading slightly low

Pass 10 Nov 2023 132,649 miles

Offside head light aim defused

Fail 1 Nov 2023 132,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside head light aim defused

Pass 17 Oct 2022 129,276 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 129,268 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 126,939 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 126,935 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 125,629 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Around Engine Block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 120,116 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 112,819 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 112,628 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 109,910 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 109,832 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2016 160,420 miles

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

rear brake disc worn

Fail 26 Apr 2016 106,338 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear brake disc worn

Pass 14 May 2015 104,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 102,971 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 102,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust system is corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2013 101,991 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 101,991 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 97,727 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 88,919 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 88,919 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 81,617 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 75,730 miles

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

nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Feb 2009 75,730 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2008 71,270 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 71,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 65,655 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 50,341 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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X485 WDM is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 X485 WDM, 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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X485 WDM is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 December 2000.

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