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M322 ARK

1999 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,182 mi
Last recorded157,182 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM322 ARK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2024 157,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 27 Jun 2016 155,599 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front seat belt device fitted

both wiper blades smearing slightly

slight oil leak on steering rack

Fail 23 Jun 2016 155,592 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lenses cracked (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front seat belt device fitted

both wiper blades smearing slightly

slight oil leak on steering rack

Pass 27 Jun 2015 152,859 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 150,899 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 150,892 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 146,925 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 140,880 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 135,507 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 120,510 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 110,971 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 103,400 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 100,042 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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M322 ARK is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M322 ARK, 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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M322 ARK is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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