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V103 ENB

1999 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

187,837 mi
Last recorded187,837 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV103 ENB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2012 187,837 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 179,722 miles

EML on

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 21 Nov 2011 179,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

EML on

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Nov 2010 167,510 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 147,921 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

both front indicators fading

eml on

handbrake travel

movement in steering rack

n/s parking brake effort low

oil leaks

windscreen chipped

Fail 24 Nov 2009 147,921 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both front brake hoses perishing

both front indicators fading

eml on

handbrake travel

movement in steering rack

n/s parking brake effort low

oil leaks

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Nov 2008 129,745 miles

EML on

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

handbrake travel

movement in o/s track rod arm

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and worn to limit advise replacment

o/s/r tyre perished and worn low on inner edge advise replacment

windscreen chipped

Fail 15 Nov 2008 129,745 miles

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

EML on

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

handbrake travel

movement in o/s track rod arm

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and worn to limit advise replacment

o/s/r tyre perished and worn low on inner edge advise replacment

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Nov 2007 115,795 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

movement in steering rack ( off side )

near side head lamp beam image fading

near side rear tyre side wall slightly damaged ( outer )

oil leak

rear brakes noisy

slight difference in rise and fall in rear brakes

Fail 21 Nov 2007 115,725 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs corroded and worn

movement in steering rack ( off side )

near side head lamp beam image fading

near side rear tyre side wall slightly damaged ( outer )

oil leak

rear brakes noisy

Pass 20 Nov 2006 100,958 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 100,958 miles

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

both front tyres 4mm and worn on edges close to legal limit

both head lamps on lower limit

exhaust brackets corroded

fronjt wish bone bushes perrished

front grill damaged

movement in steering system

rear brakes noisy

rear discs slightly pitted

tested when wet

wind screen chipped

Pass 26 Nov 2005 88,418 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded and worn

front pads low

rear pads low

slight play steering rack

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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V103 ENB is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 V103 ENB, 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 V103 ENB registered?

V103 ENB is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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