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X562 FGP

2000 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,348 mi
Last recorded131,348 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX562 FGP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 131,348 miles

front discs and pads worn

offside front tyre worn on edge

play in steering rack

rear exhaust hanger heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2012 113,965 miles

headlamp patterns weak

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

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

auxiliary belt shows cracking

brake hoses show age

front tyres show wear on edges o/s/f tyre heavily worn / recommend tracking

oil leak evident at turbo connections

Fail 4 Jul 2012 113,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

auxiliary belt shows cracking

brake hoses show age

front tyres show wear on edges o/s/f tyre heavily worn / recommend tracking

headlamp patterns weak

oil leak evident at turbo connections

Pass 23 Jun 2011 96,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 96,444 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 90,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 85,692 miles

both headlamp beam patterns weak

both side front top suspension mounts creaking on full lock

Fail 4 Jul 2009 85,527 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

both headlamp beam patterns weak

both side front top suspension mounts creaking on full lock

Pass 4 Jul 2008 78,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

e-m-l on

front brake balance on upper limit

Pass 6 Jul 2007 69,641 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 69,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 59,508 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 52,259 miles

offside headlamp glass cracked but not affecting beam pattern

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

slight play in nearside steering rack

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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X562 FGP is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X562 FGP, 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 X562 FGP registered?

X562 FGP is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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