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X865 EAB

2000 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,733 mi
Last recorded59,733 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX865 EAB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 59,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 59,731 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 59,705 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ON BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 59,705 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ON BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour ON BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 59,268 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 59,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 59,094 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 58,759 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 58,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 57,364 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 57,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 55,258 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 48,534 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 47,880 miles

Engine M.I.L light showing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 47,880 miles

Engine M.I.L light showing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 46,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 44,855 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 42,594 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 40,247 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 37,921 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,517 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 32,803 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 32,803 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 30,786 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 30,786 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 28,940 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 26,495 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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X865 EAB is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X865 EAB, 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 X865 EAB registered?

X865 EAB is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 November 2000.

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