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V260 DRA

1999 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,957 mi
Last recorded94,957 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV260 DRA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 94,957 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 82,664 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 82,664 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 24 May 2008 76,430 miles

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

n/s steering arm has slight movement

Pass 20 Apr 2007 74,696 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 74,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

minor monement in offside front anti roll bar link balljoint

nail in offside front tyre

nearside tyre fouling inner arch cover

Pass 26 Apr 2006 72,496 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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V260 DRA is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V260 DRA, 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 V260 DRA registered?

V260 DRA is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 December 1999.

Is V260 DRA safe to buy?

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