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V122 FOT

1999 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,469 mi
Last recorded131,469 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV122 FOT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 131,469 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2013 120,966 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 112,200 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 109,379 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 107,098 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 102,544 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 96,483 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2008 96,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 91,505 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 86,910 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 86,884 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 78,592 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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V122 FOT is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V122 FOT, 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 V122 FOT registered?

V122 FOT is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 October 1999.

Is V122 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V122 FOT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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