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V230 GOO

1999 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,903 mi
Last recorded159,903 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV230 GOO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 159,903 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 152,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 152,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 145,954 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play N/S intermediate steering arm joint

Fail 16 Mar 2009 145,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play N/S intermediate steering arm joint

Pass 21 Mar 2008 133,724 miles

Slight surface damage to windscreen.

Fail 19 Mar 2008 133,724 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Slight surface damage to windscreen.

Pass 3 Mar 2007 127,099 miles

front screen has slight marks on

o/s/f tyre worn down to 2mm

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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V230 GOO is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 V230 GOO, 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 V230 GOO registered?

V230 GOO is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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