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K555 EEP

1999 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,440 mi
Last recorded120,440 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 EEP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 120,440 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 112,874 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)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2013 112,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2012 112,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyres low/damaged (225 45 17)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 98,275 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 98,265 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 74,922 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 57,229 miles

corrosion to exhaust rear mount

slight corrosion to front inner brake discs

Fail 30 Sep 2008 57,228 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to exhaust rear mount

slight corrosion to front inner brake discs

Pass 5 Jan 2008 53,563 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 49,506 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 49,504 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 46,864 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
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

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K555 EEP is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K555 EEP, 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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K555 EEP is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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