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V132 DJC

1999 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,243 mi
Last recorded137,243 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV132 DJC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 137,243 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 122,358 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 122,342 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 112,860 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 105,299 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 96,594 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 96,594 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 96,572 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Air bag lamp on

Engine management lamp on

Evidence of tyre s fouling front wheel arches

NSR seat will not tilt

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 84,675 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 84,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 72,428 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 72,389 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2006 59,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 59,696 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V132 DJC is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Turquoise 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 V132 DJC, 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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V132 DJC is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 November 1999.

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