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X657 SOG

2000 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

225,633 mi
Last recorded225,633 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX657 SOG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 225,633 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just meeting requirement. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake performance low (18%) offside has reduced performance. attention recommended.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 225,449 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s-advise to replace (2.2.B.1f)

chip in o/s h/lamp

o/s rear tyre out of shape

Fail 22 Mar 2017 225,446 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low very low (1.8)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s-advise to replace (2.2.B.1f)

chip in o/s h/lamp

o/s rear tyre out of shape

Pass 2 Mar 2016 215,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust mount corroded off

Slight play in nearside steering rack arm inner joint

Slight play in offside steering rack arm inner joint

Fail 2 Mar 2016 215,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded off

Slight play in nearside steering rack arm inner joint

Slight play in offside steering rack arm inner joint

Pass 3 Mar 2015 181,715 miles

both headlamps deteriorated and beam image reduced

nearside rear tyre perished slightly on side wall

offside headlamp chipped and has small hole in lense

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight wear in both rear shock obsorber lower bushes

Pass 20 Mar 2014 156,335 miles

both headlamp beam patterns slightly reduced

nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape

Fail 20 Mar 2014 156,335 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

both headlamp beam patterns slightly reduced

nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape

Fail 28 Mar 2013 131,687 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OBD Light on

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant warning light on

Pass 28 Mar 2013 131,687 miles

Coolant leak

OBD Light on

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant warning light on

Pass 21 Jan 2012 130,129 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 130,129 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 125,060 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 125,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 121,635 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 121,635 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 119,721 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 119,721 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 118,063 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 114,708 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 110,183 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2005 110,183 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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X657 SOG is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X657 SOG, 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 X657 SOG registered?

X657 SOG is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 December 2000.

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