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G9 LGE

1999 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,641 mi
Last recorded82,641 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 LGE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 82,641 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 77,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 75,880 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2016 74,692 miles

All four tyres are deteriorated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 74,623 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

All four tyres are deteriorated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 73,564 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 8 Oct 2015 73,564 miles

Rear tyres perishing

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 73,433 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 73,027 miles

exhaust corroded/tyres under inflated

Pass 16 May 2012 72,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

all brake discs corroded on face due to lack of use but still servicable

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 19 Mar 2011 70,329 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 70,329 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 61,231 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 58,506 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 58,506 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 10 Jun 2008 56,220 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 51,507 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 42,955 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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G9 LGE is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G9 LGE, 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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G9 LGE is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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