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X712 HLE

2000 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,075 mi
Last recorded69,075 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX712 HLE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,075 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 69,075 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 67,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs rusty

Fail 12 Dec 2012 67,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2011 66,847 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 64,856 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 64,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 63,500 miles

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

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

objects on dash in excess of 40mm constitute a failure of the test???

oil level below min (topped up)

Pass 2 May 2006 57,955 miles

chip on windscreen.

toy on dash posibly restricting drivers view.

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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X712 HLE is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 X712 HLE, 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 X712 HLE registered?

X712 HLE is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X712 HLE safe to buy?

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