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X865 RDS

2000 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,341 mi
Last recorded75,341 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX865 RDS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 75,341 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management lamp on

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 59,857 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 59,814 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 52,659 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 46,287 miles

has play in steering

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 RDS is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 X865 RDS, 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 RDS registered?

X865 RDS is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 November 2000.

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