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V193 DCD

1999 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,644 mi
Last recorded95,644 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV193 DCD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 95,644 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 93,200 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 88,420 miles

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

advise wheel alignment

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s/f track rod arm

slight play in o/s/f trackrod arm

Pass 15 Apr 2010 83,016 miles

slight movement in steering arm/rack fixing

Pass 1 May 2009 78,869 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 May 2009 78,864 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 69,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 57,043 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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V193 DCD is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V193 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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What year was V193 DCD registered?

V193 DCD is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V193 DCD safe to buy?

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