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X736 JAU

2000 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,238 mi
Last recorded110,238 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX736 JAU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 110,238 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both walls scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 107,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and wall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 107,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and wall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 102,846 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 102,846 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

clamp by tail pipe loose

Pass 20 May 2019 97,496 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 93,868 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 May 2017 91,046 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 87,608 miles

Offside 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)

play on n/s steering arm

tow bar missing

Pass 28 May 2015 84,130 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2014 80,211 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 27 May 2014 80,211 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 May 2013 76,136 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 70,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2011 66,845 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 66,825 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 63,601 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 61,725 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 61,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 May 2008 58,577 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 39,962 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 27,115 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Upper Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

slight corrosion on exhaust system †nearside front headlamp stone chipped

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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X736 JAU is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X736 JAU, 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 X736 JAU registered?

X736 JAU is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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