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V152 EVU

1999 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,897 mi
Last recorded184,897 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV152 EVU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 184,897 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 184,888 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2013 181,326 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 180,447 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 177,261 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front steering rack ends has slight play

Fail 30 Dec 2010 177,261 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front steering rack ends has slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2009 174,688 miles

E.T.S Light on

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

S.R.S Light on

nearside front headlamp chipped

Pass 20 Dec 2008 163,494 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 160,798 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 160,768 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

play in o/s rack arm

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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V152 EVU is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V152 EVU, 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 V152 EVU registered?

V152 EVU is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 November 1999.

Is V152 EVU safe to buy?

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