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S710 TCF

1999 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,612 mi
Last recorded169,612 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS710 TCF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 169,612 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 159,852 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 May 2018 159,852 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2017 147,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

slight play o/s/f inner steering rack end

Pass 26 May 2016 138,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 138,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) not working o/s/r (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 129,065 miles

N/Side outer sill corroded slightly

Pass 13 May 2014 121,506 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 113,739 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2013 113,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2012 105,950 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 105,949 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 96,697 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 96,694 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 May 2010 90,014 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 82,798 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 76,073 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 76,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 68,114 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 68,109 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 59,092 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

nearside steering arm slight play

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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S710 TCF is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S710 TCF, 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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S710 TCF is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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