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R6 MKA

1999 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,015 mi
Last recorded126,015 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 MKA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2010 126,015 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ns sill damged

Pass 9 Nov 2010 126,015 miles

ns sill damged

Pass 23 Apr 2009 122,174 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 107,758 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 90,241 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 90,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

steering rack slight play

Pass 27 May 2006 72,981 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 72,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2005 71,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 71,695 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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R6 MKA is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R6 MKA, 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 R6 MKA registered?

R6 MKA is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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