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X629 AET

2000 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,454 mi
Last recorded132,454 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX629 AET
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 132,454 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 132,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 127,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

coolent warning light on

engine management fault light on

engine oil leak

exhaust tail pipe suport hangers very corroded

slight play in the nearside track rod inner joint

slight play in the nearside upper suspention top mounting

Pass 18 Nov 2010 122,975 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 122,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 113,235 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 113,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Coolent leak

Oil leak

Slight play from offside front track rod end/tie rod

Pass 14 Oct 2008 103,853 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 103,853 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Offside front headlight lens cracked

Slight play in both front lower ball joints

Slight play in both front track rod ends

Various oil leaks

Pass 8 Nov 2007 93,794 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 73,329 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 50,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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X629 AET is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X629 AET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X629 AET registered?

X629 AET is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X629 AET shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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