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V117 LRN

1999 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,212 mi
Last recorded130,212 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV117 LRN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2014 130,212 miles

Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 110,550 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s/f drop link worn

Pass 22 Mar 2012 104,107 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 100,686 miles

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

ns door handle (exterior) broken

nsf tyre on wear indicators

osf hub wear suspension lower ball joint mounts worn (shimmed up to take out play)

osr & nsr brake discs corroded

osr & nsr tyres scrubbing off inside edges

tracking to be re checked

Fail 10 Mar 2011 100,678 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osr & nsr tyres scrubbing off inside edges

Pass 25 Jan 2010 94,977 miles

advise nsf lower susp. arn bushs slightly worn

advise rear tyres scrubbing off inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2009 90,015 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 89,878 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 89,815 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 26 Nov 2008 89,516 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 81,439 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 81,291 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 69,419 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2006 67,734 miles

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

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

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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V117 LRN is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V117 LRN, 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 V117 LRN registered?

V117 LRN is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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