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V125 DVO

1999 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

187,860 mi
Last recorded187,860 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV125 DVO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 187,860 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2016 187,850 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement + fuel leak filler pipe + fuel filter (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip + main (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 180,319 miles

Engine Management Lamp Illuminated

Exhaust rear Section Missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 169,903 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 161,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 161,870 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 150,683 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Nov 2010 135,911 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 134,201 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 123,047 miles

both sides rear tyre treads worn uneven

Fail 14 Oct 2008 123,047 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both sides rear tyre treads worn uneven

Pass 10 Oct 2007 110,486 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 110,485 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 102,671 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 102,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 92,682 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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V125 DVO is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V125 DVO, 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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V125 DVO is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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