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D17 FFX

1999 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

158,123 mi
Last recorded158,123 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 FFX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 158,123 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 158,111 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 152,113 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 152,113 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall split (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 148,212 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer sill, weak and flexing.

Offside Front tyre, inner sidewall splitting but unable to see cords yet.

Offside Rear is a run flat and nearside is a standard tyre.

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ets light on dash.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel filter corroding.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 148,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer sill, weak and flexing.

Offside Front tyre, inner sidewall splitting but unable to see cords yet.

Offside Rear is a run flat and nearside is a standard tyre.

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ets light on dash.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel filter corroding.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 145,917 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 142,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 138,591 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 134,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 129,175 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 129,171 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 May 2010 121,388 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 121,316 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 112,937 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 103,071 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2008 103,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 89,287 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 89,287 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2006 78,973 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2006 78,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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D17 FFX is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 D17 FFX, 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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D17 FFX is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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