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X54 VES

2000 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,024 mi
Last recorded98,024 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX54 VES
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 98,024 miles

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

Rear both sides getting low to 2mm

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 92,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres tread area perishing

engine management light on dash

Pass 28 Oct 2013 87,133 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 83,044 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 83,044 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 78,159 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 78,159 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 68,034 miles

cut in tread offside front tyre

signs of offside front tyre touching wheel arch trim, not touching when car tested

Fail 19 Oct 2010 68,034 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

cut in tread offside front tyre

signs of offside front tyre touching wheel arch trim, not touching when car tested

Pass 27 Oct 2009 59,742 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Oct 2009 59,740 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2008 51,904 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 21 Nov 2007 40,182 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Fail 19 Nov 2007 40,142 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 10 Nov 2006 27,661 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 18,633 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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X54 VES is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X54 VES, 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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X54 VES is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 November 2000.

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