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X779 GGC

2000 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,749 mi
Last recorded130,749 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX779 GGC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 130,749 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 125,664 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 125,664 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 117,635 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 117,635 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 112,122 miles

ets warning light on

Pass 29 Aug 2013 103,750 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 97,370 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 97,370 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 95,535 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 91,119 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 82,749 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 73,062 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 73,062 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 62,348 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 43,714 miles

Rear 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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X779 GGC is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X779 GGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X779 GGC registered?

X779 GGC is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X779 GGC safe to buy?

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