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V277 MFM

1999 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,486 mi
Last recorded88,486 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV277 MFM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2008 88,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 88,486 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 71,101 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 62,786 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 62,786 miles

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

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

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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V277 MFM is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V277 MFM, 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 V277 MFM registered?

V277 MFM is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V277 MFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V277 MFM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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