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X826 BCH

2000 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,044 mi
Last recorded100,044 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX826 BCH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 100,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f seatbelt flexible stalk locking mechanism stiff

Fail 20 Nov 2020 100,044 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

brake lamp on dash

engine management lamp on

o/s/f seatbelt flexible stalk locking mechanism stiff

Pass 29 Jan 2020 93,868 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe bracket missing but all secure enough at test time (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in off side front steering rack inner fixing joint

Fail 28 Jan 2020 93,866 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe bracket missing but all secure enough at test time (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in off side front steering rack inner fixing joint

Pass 2 Jan 2019 85,818 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 83,572 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 80,447 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 78,343 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 76,074 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 73,404 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 73,404 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 71,647 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 69,507 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 67,327 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 67,327 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 61,780 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 54,288 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 50,642 miles

light markings to the off side of the windscreen, caused by the wiper blade,are just acceptable at this instant.

Fail 8 Jan 2008 50,633 miles

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)

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

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

light markings to the off side of the windscreen, caused by the wiper blade,are just acceptable at this instant.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 43,785 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 43,766 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 35,151 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 35,151 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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X826 BCH is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 X826 BCH, 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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X826 BCH is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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