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X859 GJB

2000 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,087 mi
Last recorded137,087 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX859 GJB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 137,087 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 136,721 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 133,696 miles

Headlamp image weak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 133,696 miles

Headlamp image weak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 130,384 miles

front tyres are showing wear on the inner edges

slight play in offside inner track rod area

windscreen has damage in zone A but not considered to be affecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 18 Jan 2017 130,384 miles

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

front tyres are showing wear on the inner edges

slight play in offside inner track rod area

windscreen has damage in zone A but not considered to be affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 4 Feb 2016 122,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres perishing between treads

cuts in n/s/r tyre sidewall, cords not showing

rear brakes slightly binding

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 1 Aug 2013 122,904 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 122,904 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 121,741 miles

Front number plate deteriorating.

Handbrake has quite a lot of travel but still has some reserve travel.

Slight play detected in offside of steering rack,

Pass 20 May 2008 119,736 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 119,723 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 114,381 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2006 109,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 109,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X859 GJB is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X859 GJB, 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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X859 GJB is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 November 2000.

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