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DEZ 1071

1999 Volvo C70

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,423 mi
Last recorded84,423 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 1071
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 84,423 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 83,305 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 81,847 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 80,895 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

rear exhaust hanger snapped but still secure

Pass 11 Aug 2018 78,710 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust hanger broken but still secure

Pass 11 Aug 2017 73,803 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near tail pipe (7.1.2)

minor oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2016 70,157 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod end minor play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 63,431 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 60,868 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT AIMS POOR

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING ARM INNER JOINT

Pass 12 Aug 2013 58,679 miles

Engine management warning light illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 58,678 miles

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

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

Engine management warning light illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 55,786 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 51,564 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside frint inner track rod ball joint slightly worn

Fail 9 Aug 2011 51,564 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside frint inner track rod ball joint slightly worn

nearside rear tyre tread very worn on inner edge

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2010 48,436 miles

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

screen blades split (clearing screen)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 44,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 39,238 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 39,238 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 33,984 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 33,984 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 28,091 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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DEZ 1071 is a 1999 Volvo C70 in White with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DEZ 1071, 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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What year was DEZ 1071 registered?

DEZ 1071 is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is DEZ 1071 safe to buy?

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