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S169 WHK

1999 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,885 mi
Last recorded144,885 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 WHK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 144,885 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 144,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2009 133,442 miles

rear pads slightly low

Fail 18 May 2009 133,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear pads slightly low

Pass 16 May 2008 123,992 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 123,992 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2007 114,654 miles

drivers side rear tyre worn passanger side front tyre worn.........drivers side tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 14 Jan 2006 104,039 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe mounting bracket rotten.

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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S169 WHK is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S169 WHK, 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 S169 WHK registered?

S169 WHK is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S169 WHK safe to buy?

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