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X983 FBO

2000 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,399 mi
Last recorded181,399 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX983 FBO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 181,399 miles

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

Oil Leak

Pass 26 Sep 2015 177,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 170,748 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 170,748 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 164,529 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 164,517 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 157,586 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 153,871 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf headlight has a poor beam pattern

Pass 27 Aug 2010 143,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2009 12,824 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 116,030 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 100,988 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 100,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 84,028 miles

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

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

slight play in rack joints

Fail 23 Sep 2005 72,101 miles

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

both rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 23 Sep 2005 72,101 miles

both rear tyres inner edges worn

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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X983 FBO is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 X983 FBO, 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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X983 FBO is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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