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X976 EJM

2000 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,801 mi
Last recorded142,801 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX976 EJM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 142,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front seat does not allow access to rear seats

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside front seat does not allow access to rear seats

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2013 139,872 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 130,850 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 120,081 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 110,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 102,417 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 102,406 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 93,184 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 83,428 miles

nsf & osf brake imblance 24% could be improved

Fail 12 Jan 2007 83,416 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 74,450 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 74,450 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front and o/s rear tyres worn on edges close to mot limit

rear brake disc in poor condition

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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X976 EJM is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X976 EJM, 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 X976 EJM registered?

X976 EJM is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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