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V232 DFV

1999 Volvo C70

Bronze Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,169 mi
Last recorded75,169 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV232 DFV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 75,169 miles

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

damage to nearside front

Fail 9 Dec 2013 75,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

damage to nearside front

Pass 14 Mar 2013 72,932 miles

Both front sills lower edges bent over

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2013 72,932 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Both front sills lower edges bent over

Evap hose split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre has been run low on pressure

Oil leak

Slightly long brake pedal travel

Pass 5 Mar 2012 69,830 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 66,974 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 66,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 63,979 miles

Both sills dented

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre has cuts to sidewall

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2009 60,821 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 60,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

emissions warning light on on dash

fuel/evap pipe insecure & touching offside driveshaft

Pass 7 Apr 2008 57,832 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 53,582 miles

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

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

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

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

advise some play in steering rack (offside)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 47,582 miles

both front lower suspension arms have slight separation of bushes

n/s headlamp aim slightly low

nail in treed n/s/r tyre

rearmost exhaust mounting corroded/weakened

slight play in o/s lower ball joint

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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V232 DFV is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Bronze with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V232 DFV, 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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V232 DFV is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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