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V176 DCD

1999 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,848 mi
Last recorded215,848 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV176 DCD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 215,848 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 211,019 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Slight play in steering arm

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Both road springs corroded

Rear Both shock absorber lower mounts deteriorated

Rear Slight exhaust leak from rear silencer

Slight power steering rack leak

Fail 8 Jan 2021 211,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Slight play in steering arm

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both road springs corroded

Rear Both shock absorber lower mounts deteriorated

Rear Slight exhaust leak from rear silencer

Slight power steering rack leak

Pass 18 Jul 2019 196,219 miles

Minor engine oil residue.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section slight (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 184,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 184,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 176,979 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 176,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 169,739 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 169,739 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

EML light on

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 162,967 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 162,967 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 156,156 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 147,063 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 147,063 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)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 135,781 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 125,896 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 125,896 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 14,018 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 107,212 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 94,516 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 94,516 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 84,004 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 70,798 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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V176 DCD is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V176 DCD, 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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V176 DCD is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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