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S85 LCY

1999 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 LCY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017
Pass 15 Jun 2016 120,766 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 118,502 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 118,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 115,014 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 115,014 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 112,449 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 111,796 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 19 Jun 2012 107,587 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 102,701 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 101,818 miles

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

engine management and water level light on

Pass 11 Jun 2010 96,556 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 90,642 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 90,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 83,147 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 75,028 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 67,607 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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S85 LCY is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S85 LCY, 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 S85 LCY registered?

S85 LCY is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S85 LCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S85 LCY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S85 LCY have outstanding finance?

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