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X561 VVX

2000 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,899 mi
Last recorded145,899 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX561 VVX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 145,899 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 142,532 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear , slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear flexi pipes have corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 138,053 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Feb 2020 138,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding after handbrake applied (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 131,824 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 123,520 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 111,077 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 111,077 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 99,959 miles

Offside Front steering rack has play

Fail 15 Mar 2016 99,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front steering rack has play

Pass 10 Mar 2015 86,939 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 75,798 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 75,798 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 65,349 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 65,349 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,292 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 53,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 41,904 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f track rod has slight play

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,838 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 33,797 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,785 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 23,850 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,573 miles

FRONT NO/PLATE DAMAGE WITHIN LIMITS T/O/TEST

Pass 16 Sep 2005 19,954 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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X561 VVX is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 X561 VVX, 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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X561 VVX is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 October 2000.

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