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X552 RFR

2000 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,687 mi
Last recorded138,687 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX552 RFR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 138,687 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 136,339 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 134,539 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 132,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 132,480 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 127,439 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Off side front steering rack end has slight play

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 122,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front rack end has slight play

Pass 30 Jun 2009 116,802 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 113,157 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 111,913 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Wear in both ends of steering rack

Pass 30 Nov 2006 109,157 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 109,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Slight wear in right end of rack

Pass 1 Dec 2005 99,407 miles

l/h/f wheel rim slightly distorted †

slight movement r/h/f steering rack end

Fail 29 Nov 2005 99,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

l/h/f wheel inner rim slightly distorted

slight movement in r/h/f rack end

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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X552 RFR is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X552 RFR, 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 X552 RFR registered?

X552 RFR is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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