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X898 KNP

2000 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,520 mi
Last recorded165,520 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX898 KNP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 165,520 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 164,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 164,106 miles

Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2e)

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 157,227 miles

front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2013 150,020 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 150,016 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 144,276 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 137,231 miles

crack in nearside headlamp lens

Fail 27 Aug 2011 137,231 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

crack in nearside headlamp lens

Pass 28 Jul 2010 133,049 miles

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

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

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

slight wear o/s of steering rack

Fail 27 Jul 2010 133,047 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

slight wear o/s of steering rack

Pass 19 Aug 2009 126,010 miles

slight in steering rack

Fail 10 Aug 2009 125,459 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight in steering rack

Pass 14 Aug 2008 116,906 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 103,582 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 100,006 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 99,995 miles

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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X898 KNP is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X898 KNP, 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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X898 KNP is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 November 2000.

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