MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,302 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (3.5.1i)
engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (3.5.1i)
engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
hand brake effort just met
oil leaks
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front discs corroded
n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall
o/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
both front seat tilts not working
front discs wearing thin
n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
battery insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering rack has slight play
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
slight play at nearside rack
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volvo C70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S188 XCR is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S188 XCR, 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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S188 XCR is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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