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V124 OBD

1999 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,137 mi
Last recorded118,137 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV124 OBD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 118,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 118,317 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 117,293 miles

N/S/R tyre splitin in tred (no cords exposed)

both front flexy hoses perinshing

Fail 23 Jun 2013 117,293 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/R tyre splitin in tred (no cords exposed)

both front flexy hoses perinshing

Fail 21 Mar 2012 111,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 111,384 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 107,976 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 107,976 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 103,362 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 103,334 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 97,565 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 97,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 88,799 miles

advise - slight play offside inner joint in steering rack

Pass 10 Apr 2007 80,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V124 OBD is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Black 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 V124 OBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V124 OBD registered?

V124 OBD is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 September 1999.

Is V124 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V124 OBD shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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