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A6 EFL

1999 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,820 mi
Last recorded106,820 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 EFL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 106,820 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 105,548 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 103,399 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 103,195 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 102,799 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 102,799 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 102,296 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 100,794 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 98,106 miles

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

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

part of osf brake back plate missing

Pass 16 Aug 2016 96,576 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 94,019 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 93,940 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 91,625 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracking between tread and sidewalls however no exposed cords.

Pass 17 Aug 2013 88,426 miles

nearside rear tyre has cuts all way round the tyre not exposing the cords as yet

rear exhaust mounting corroded off on one side but still supporting the exhaust

slight deterioration to both front brake flexible hoses

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 11 Aug 2012 84,890 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 81,733 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 78,902 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 74,372 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 74,344 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 69,786 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 69,786 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 65,306 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 65,306 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 59,996 miles

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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A6 EFL is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A6 EFL, 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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A6 EFL is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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