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V210 HBH

1999 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,283 mi
Last recorded120,283 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV210 HBH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 120,283 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 120,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 118,998 miles

EML on

both front brake hoses starting to perish and crack

engine oil leaks

Fail 25 Apr 2015 118,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

EML on

both front brake hoses starting to perish and crack

engine oil leaks

slight play in the nearside front anti roll bar drop link lower ball joint

Pass 15 May 2014 117,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs heavily worn

Fail 14 May 2014 117,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 24 Apr 2013 114,800 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

front brake discs worn

front lower valance damaged

nearside headlamp light output low

Fail 15 May 2012 112,547 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & split on side wall

Pass 15 May 2012 112,547 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & split on side wall

Pass 27 Jan 2011 102,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nsf tyre side wall slight damage but not to cords

Fail 13 Jan 2010 96,805 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 96,805 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 86,774 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 69,720 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 52,839 miles

Long park brake travel

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

O/s jacking point damaged n/s bent

O/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2005 47,911 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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V210 HBH is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc 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 V210 HBH, 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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V210 HBH is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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