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G717 WRW

1999 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,899 mi
Last recorded138,899 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG717 WRW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 138,899 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 126,202 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010
Fail 29 Oct 2010

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 107,281 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 17,224 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 93,695 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 93,695 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 78,838 miles

windscreen cracked on n/s

Pass 3 Nov 2005 69,181 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 69,181 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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G717 WRW is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G717 WRW, 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 G717 WRW registered?

G717 WRW is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is G717 WRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G717 WRW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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