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X857 XUM

2000 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,074 mi
Last recorded100,074 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX857 XUM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 100,074 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 93,934 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 93,934 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2015 91,851 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2014 90,175 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2014 90,166 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 88,263 miles

OSR tyre heavily cracked & tread worn low

bonnet safety release catch imcomplete & requires additional tools to allow operation

exhaust system corroded

front tyres heavily cracked & treads worn low

heavy oil leaks

play in both sides steering rack knuckles

rear brake hoses covered in underseal

Fail 2 Feb 2012 88,261 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

OSR tyre heavily cracked & tread worn low

bonnet safety release catch imcomplete & requires additional tools to allow operation

exhaust system corroded

front tyres heavily cracked & treads worn low

heavy oil leaks

play in both sides steering rack knuckles

rear brake hoses covered in underseal

Pass 2 Oct 2010 83,002 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges and worn to legal limit

play in offside steering arm

slight play in nearside front drop link

Fail 29 Sep 2010 83,002 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges and worn to legal limit

play in offside steering arm

slight play in nearside front drop link

Pass 1 Sep 2009 77,492 miles

exhaust rusting rear brake discsrusting and scored n/s/r tyre close to limit on inner edge

front brake squeaking on raod test damage on alloys front brake discs lipped and worn oil on engine and steering rack front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 1 Sep 2009 77,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rusting rear brake discsrusting and scored n/s/r tyre close to limit on inner edge

front brake squeaking on raod test damage on alloys front brake discs lipped and worn oil on engine and steering rack front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 Sep 2008 71,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 71,352 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 65,149 miles

O/S steering rack worn, O/S/F tyre inner edge devoid of tread.

Fail 18 Jan 2008 65,149 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/S steering rack worn, O/S/F tyre inner edge devoid of tread.

Pass 11 Dec 2006 52,813 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 39,898 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 39,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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X857 XUM is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X857 XUM, 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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X857 XUM is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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