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P9 MCF

1999 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

68,627 mi
Last recorded68,627 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 MCF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 68,627 miles

rear coil spring corroding

surface rusting on all under body components

Pass 18 Jun 2025 67,881 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Rear exaust clamp corroded and defective

Fail 18 Jun 2025 67,881 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Rear exaust clamp corroded and defective

Pass 10 Jun 2024 63,620 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking / perishing

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 10 Jun 2024 63,620 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre cracking / perishing

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 15 Jun 2023 59,854 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 20 Years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 22 Years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jun 2023 59,854 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 20 Years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 22 Years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 55,548 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 55,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2021 52,490 miles

Nearside Rear rear disc corroded

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear rear disc corroded

e.m.l light on dashboard

Pass 24 Jun 2020 51,023 miles

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jun 2019 49,202 miles

engine management light is illuminated - pre 2003

steering/suspension noise at front

Fail 25 Jun 2019 49,185 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

engine management light is illuminated - pre 2003

Pass 23 Apr 2018 47,195 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating nearside and offside

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

rear exhaust silencer hanger broken

Fail 23 Apr 2018 47,195 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating nearside and offside

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

rear exhaust silencer hanger broken

Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,152 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light illuminated

exhaust hanger at rear of exhaust not attached

nearside front brake slightly grabbing

Pass 6 Apr 2016 44,530 miles

engine warning light is on

nearside front brake is grabbing

Fail 6 Apr 2016 44,530 miles

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)

engine warning light is on

nearside front brake is grabbing

Fail 2 Apr 2015 44,327 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside front brake is grabbing

Pass 2 Apr 2015 44,327 miles

nearside front brake is grabbing

Pass 17 Feb 2014 42,706 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 17 Feb 2014 42,706 miles

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

engine management light is on

Pass 14 Feb 2013 38,892 miles

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jan 2012 35,556 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and cracking on side wall

Fail 5 Jan 2012 35,556 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and cracking on side wall

Pass 18 Jan 2011 34,140 miles

o/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge & cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2009 32,656 miles

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner & outer edges /cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2008 31,106 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 31,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 30,226 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 27,492 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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P9 MCF is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 P9 MCF, 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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What year was P9 MCF registered?

P9 MCF is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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