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X779 DAA

2000 Volvo C70

Blue Lpg 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

293,789 mi
Last recorded293,789 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX779 DAA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 293,789 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 293,788 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 287,397 miles

battery is loose not insecure

both rear tyres so worn on inner edges cords are about to be exposed

gearbox oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2014 287,397 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

battery is loose not insecure

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres are so worn on inner edges they are about to expose cords

Pass 11 Nov 2013 279,839 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 279,839 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 260,314 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 13 Nov 2012 260,314 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 7 Nov 2011 239,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 239,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 218,239 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 218,239 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 192,863 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 192,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 169,046 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 169,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 143,343 miles

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

all tyres low on edges

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Nov 2007 143,155 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

all tyres low on edges

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2006 119,499 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2005 95,779 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 95,779 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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X779 DAA is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 X779 DAA, 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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X779 DAA is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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