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V271 KAG

1999 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

214,121 mi
Last recorded214,121 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV271 KAG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2013 214,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres loo under inflated

Engine managment light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Near side rear tyre wall damaged

Off side and near front seat back will not fold to allow access to rear

Off side front tyre side wall damaged

Off side headlamp aim high

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2012 207,612 miles

gaiters splitting on front drop links

headlight aim distorting

nsf tyre wearing low on outer edge

oil low

slight play in steering rack & nsf track rod end

Fail 15 Nov 2012 207,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

gaiters splitting on front drop links

headlight aim distorting

nsf tyre wearing low on outer edge

oil low

slight play in steering rack & nsf track rod end

Pass 16 Nov 2011 197,504 miles

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

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

engine management light on.

Fail 3 Nov 2011 197,187 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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

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

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

engine management light on.

Pass 14 Aug 2010 186,486 miles

judder on rear brakes

nsf mirror damaged

osr inner sidelight inoperative

play in: steering rack,steering coloumn top bush

rear indicators discoloured

Fail 31 Jul 2010 186,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

judder on rear brakes

nsf mirror damaged

nsr inner sidelight inoperative

play in: steering rack,steering coloumn top bush

rear indicators discoloured

tyres : nsf low inner edge/cut,nsr sidewall split

Pass 29 Aug 2009 175,802 miles

engine management light on dash,intermittern fault on nsr sidelight,slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2008 165,046 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 162,889 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 162,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Fail 27 Dec 2006 157,529 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn along inner edges

front number plate damaged

nearside outer tail lamp inoperative

offside outer tail lamp dim

slight play in both steering rack track rod ball joints

Pass 27 Dec 2006 157,529 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn along inner edges

front number plate damaged

nearside outer tail lamp inoperative

offside outer tail lamp dim

slight play in both steering rack track rod ball joints

Pass 28 Dec 2005 134,192 miles

bumper insecure

Fail 28 Dec 2005 134,192 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

bumper insecure

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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V271 KAG is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V271 KAG, 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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V271 KAG is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 December 1999.

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