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S793 MSS

1999 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,930 mi
Last recorded142,930 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS793 MSS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 142,930 miles

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 12 May 2014 139,555 miles

cut n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 12 Apr 2013 135,049 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 132,215 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 124,714 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 113,846 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 98,481 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 98,470 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f abs ring faulty

Pass 26 Oct 2007 85,901 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 85,982 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 84,713 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Dec 2006 84,713 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 73,723 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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S793 MSS is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S793 MSS, 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 S793 MSS registered?

S793 MSS is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S793 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S793 MSS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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