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X738 ACA

2000 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,483 mi
Last recorded118,483 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX738 ACA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2017 118,483 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively chaffed (wrong side of antiroll bar link rod) (3.4.3)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 May 2016 114,193 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning lamp does not self test

Pass 5 Jun 2015 107,438 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 107,432 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 103,470 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 103,456 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 97,920 miles

engine management light on

Pass 1 Jun 2012 89,978 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 89,978 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 83,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

freeplay in offside steering rack arm

offside front abs wire rubbing on anti roll bar link rod

rear exhaust hanger at rear broken

Fail 2 Jun 2011 83,609 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

2 nails in nearside rear tyre and inner edge wearing unevenly and low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

coolant level light is on

cut in offside front tyre sidewall

freeplay in offside steering rack arm

offside front abs wire rubbing on anti roll bar link rod

offside front tyre under inflated

rear exhaust hanger at rear broken

Pass 4 Jun 2010 76,020 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 72,614 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 66,760 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 60,278 miles

ADVISE,BOTTOM BALL JOINT COVER SPLIT.

ADVISE,N/S/R & O/S/F TYRE'S WEARING LOW.

ADVISE,SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH N/S & O/S ACTUAL BALL JOINT'S.

Fail 23 Mar 2007 60,278 miles

ADVISE,BOTTOM BALL JOINT COVER SPLIT.

ADVISE,N/S/R & O/S/F TYRE'S WEARING LOW.

ADVISE,SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH N/S & O/S ACTUAL BALL JOINT'S.

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 53,610 miles

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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X738 ACA is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X738 ACA, 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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X738 ACA is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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