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S779 XET

1999 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

195,385 mi
Last recorded195,385 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 XET
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 195,385 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2017 195,385 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2016 184,991 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine has a oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2016 184,808 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front both tyres have worn on outer edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine has a oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2015 172,725 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 161,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

service light is on

Fail 25 Jan 2014 161,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

service light is on

Pass 28 Jan 2013 149,297 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 149,228 miles

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

nearside front tyre has worn on egde

Pass 19 Jan 2012 141,025 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 140,940 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 134,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 125,951 miles

o/s front and n/s rear tyres are worn on edges

Fail 23 Jan 2010 125,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s front and n/s rear tyres are worn on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2009 116,503 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 116,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 104,365 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 85,320 miles

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

offside front and nearside front tyres are worn on egdes

Fail 25 Sep 2006 85,315 miles

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

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

offside front and nearside front tyres are worn on egdes

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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S779 XET is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S779 XET, 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 S779 XET registered?

S779 XET is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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