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S787 XCR

1999 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

83,053 mi
Last recorded83,053 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS787 XCR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 83,053 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 83,053 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALL 4 TYRES 225/50/16/92V manufacture date 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2025 82,124 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe mounts rusty

eml on

Pass 16 Jan 2024 81,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 81,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 80,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 79,780 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 79,232 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine light on

Pass 9 Jan 2020 78,394 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 78,394 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 76,937 miles

Nearside Front seat not moving back and forward

engine management light on

Fail 22 Jan 2019 76,937 miles

Nearside Front seat not moving back and forward

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jan 2018 74,745 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 72,730 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 72,730 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 70,710 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 68,505 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 68,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 66,882 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 64,763 miles

Both rear and O/S/F tyres perishing

N/S/R bumper/mudflap loose

Fail 4 Jan 2012 61,066 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 61,066 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 57,404 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 57,404 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 54,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 54,363 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 51,948 miles

Both front tyres slightly mis-shapen

Fail 29 Dec 2008 51,948 miles

Both front tyres slightly mis-shapen

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 48,755 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 45,419 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 41,735 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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S787 XCR is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 S787 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S787 XCR registered?

S787 XCR is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S787 XCR safe to buy?

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