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L14 EKE

1999 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,899 mi
Last recorded109,899 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 EKE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 109,899 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers dirty (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 109,696 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 108,077 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear subframe bushes slightly worn

Pass 28 Mar 2020 107,568 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 106,371 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 105,024 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 102,927 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 154,213 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 100,209 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 100,209 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 99,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 97,967 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has cuts on the sidewall

n/s/r tyre has cuts on the sidewall

o/s/r tyre has cuts on the sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2012 95,414 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 95,409 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 94,469 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 94,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 88,588 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 88,588 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 805,731 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 80,573 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 70,993 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 59,856 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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L14 EKE is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L14 EKE, 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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L14 EKE is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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