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V283 MFM

1999 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

78,960 mi
Last recorded78,960 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV283 MFM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 78,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Macpherson strut has slight play

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 78,647 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 77,103 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 75,697 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 72,906 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 71,122 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 67,829 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres have low tread on inner edges

Fail 21 May 2013 67,829 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres have low tread on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2012 66,533 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 63,087 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 58,834 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,035 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 47,709 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 40,768 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 34,698 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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V283 MFM is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 V283 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 V283 MFM registered?

V283 MFM is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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