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V245 ESG

1999 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,552 mi
Last recorded137,552 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV245 ESG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 137,552 miles

slight binding front o/s brake

Fail 2 Nov 2012 137,446 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight binding front o/s brake

Pass 7 Nov 2011 131,116 miles

engine fault light on. rear o/s inner side light inop. o/s hand brake lower readings.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 131,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine fault light on. rear o/s inner side light inop. o/s hand brake lower readings.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 124,640 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 124,640 miles

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

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

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

headlamp damage n/s. nail in rear n/s tyre.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 118,165 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 112,485 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 112,485 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 105,688 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 105,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 96,940 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 96,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 86,996 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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V245 ESG is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V245 ESG, 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 V245 ESG registered?

V245 ESG is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V245 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V245 ESG shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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