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X82 VGC

2000 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,978 mi
Last recorded73,978 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX82 VGC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 73,978 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

incorrect spacing on number plates but still visible

nearside front brake slightl binding advise inspection

nearside front wiper split but clearing screen

oddside front bumper damage and slighty insecure

offside rear tyre heavilly perished no visible cords

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

reart exhaust hanger snapped but exhaust secure

Fail 16 Jul 2013 73,948 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

incorrect spacing on number plates but still visible

nearside front brake slightl binding advise inspection

nearside front wiper split but clearing screen

oddside front bumper damage and slighty insecure

offside rear tyre heavilly perished no visible cords

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

reart exhaust hanger snapped but exhaust secure

Pass 6 Jun 2012 67,309 miles

at some stage o/s/f wheel hads been rubbing on wheel arch

damp/greasey around n/s/f outer c/v gaiter no split found

excess h/brake travel 1 notch left in reserve

front bumper damaged

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 31 May 2012 67,239 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

at some stage o/s/f wheel hads been rubbing on wheel arch

damp/greasey around n/s/f outer c/v gaiter no split found

excess h/brake travel 1 notch left in reserve

front bumper damaged

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 28 May 2011 64,480 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 57,537 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 53,716 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,842 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 45,170 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 44,445 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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X82 VGC is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X82 VGC, 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 X82 VGC registered?

X82 VGC is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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