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A2 FHH

1999 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,345 mi
Last recorded153,345 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 FHH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 153,345 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 148,652 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 145,478 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 142,870 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 142,764 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 140,369 miles

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

airbag light on

nearside and offside front flexi hoses perished

nearside and offside headlights poor images

Fail 12 Sep 2012 140,367 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

airbag light on

nearside and offside front flexi hoses perished

nearside and offside headlights poor images

Pass 11 May 2011 138,216 miles

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

bothfront inner wishbone bushes slightly worn

Fail 11 May 2011 138,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

bothfront inner wishbone bushes slightly worn

Pass 7 May 2010 125,986 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 112,389 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 107,182 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 107,182 miles

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 99,689 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)

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

headlamp wipers not working.

n/s/f and o/s/f sidelights slightly dim.

n/s/f tyre has a screw in it.

stone chips on windscreen.

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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A2 FHH is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 99,646 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 A2 FHH, 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 27 years old, this Volvo C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A2 FHH is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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