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X816 OLC

2000 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

179,284 mi
Last recorded179,284 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX816 OLC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 179,284 miles

rear axle bushes have slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2015 170,792 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 161,979 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 151,845 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2012 140,156 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SRS lamp indicates system malfunction

Fail 7 Oct 2011 133,108 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Oct 2011 133,108 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2010 124,462 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 107,612 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 91,993 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 91,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 76,356 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 48,233 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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X816 OLC is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X816 OLC, 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 X816 OLC registered?

X816 OLC is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 October 2000.

Is X816 OLC safe to buy?

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