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X989 LGC

2000 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,119 mi
Last recorded188,119 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX989 LGC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 188,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted weld cracked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively ring snapped (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn lumpy inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 188,118 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted weld cracked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively ring snapped (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn lumpy inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 179,845 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Inner Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively ring snapped (1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve small crack in repair weld (5.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 179,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Inner Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively ring snapped (1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve small crack in repair weld (5.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 173,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 173,028 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 166,868 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 160,728 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 156,918 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 156,904 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 56% imbalance on application (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 150,789 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 145,285 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 145,283 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 136,670 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 136,669 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 23 Nov 2016 126,955 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 126,955 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 117,561 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 106,864 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer tied up with wire, although still secure.

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 106,811 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 101,468 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 95,784 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 93,592 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 89,922 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 86,332 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 82,609 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 82,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 76,657 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s & n/s wiper blades slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 14 Nov 2007 76,491 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s & n/s wiper blades slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Nov 2006 68,954 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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X989 LGC is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X989 LGC, 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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X989 LGC is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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