CarVerify

Free Car Check

M100 KSL

1999 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

105,979 mi
Last recorded105,979 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 KSL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 105,979 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

different sized tyres fitted to both front and rear axles

front number plate damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2022 105,958 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Emissions not tested misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coolant bottle empty

different sized tyres fitted to both front and rear axles

front number plate damaged

Pass 13 May 2021 103,844 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 3 Jun 2020 103,755 miles

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play

both front anti roll bar links have slight play

Fail 3 Jun 2020 103,755 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play

both front anti roll bar links have slight play

Pass 8 Jul 2019 103,073 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 101,860 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 101,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2017 95,207 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

PARKING BRAKE, ONLY JUST PASSED PERFORMANCE TEST. (16%).

Fail 9 May 2017 95,207 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

PARKING BRAKE, ONLY JUST PASSED PERFORMANCE TEST. (16%).

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 91,253 miles

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

items removed from drivers view

parking brake, OS, reduced performance.

Pass 20 May 2015 87,700 miles

both headlamps, reflectors dull.

Fail 15 May 2015 87,689 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both headlamps, reflectors dull.

Pass 2 May 2014 85,451 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 85,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 83,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 May 2013 83,078 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 81,327 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 81,327 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 77,136 miles

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 11 Mar 2010 72,541 miles

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

front tyres feathering , oil leak , offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge ,

Fail 11 Mar 2010 72,541 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres feathering , oil leak , offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge ,

Pass 11 Mar 2009 70,867 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded on edges

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,327 miles

front brake discs worn

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2007 66,934 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 63,571 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 63,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M100 KSL is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 M100 KSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M100 KSL?

You can check the full history of M100 KSL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M100 KSL registered?

M100 KSL is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is M100 KSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M100 KSL shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M100 KSL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M100 KSL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.