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V288 LJM

1999 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,139 mi
Last recorded154,139 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV288 LJM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 154,139 miles

n/s/f door mirror damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2014 148,175 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 140,325 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 127,676 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres tread cracking

o/s rewar brake disc scord

Fail 8 Nov 2011 129,676 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres tread cracking

o/s rewar brake disc scord

Pass 19 Nov 2010 126,360 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 121,106 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 114,318 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 107,863 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 102,014 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 101,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V288 LJM is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V288 LJM, 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 V288 LJM registered?

V288 LJM is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 7 December 1999.

Is V288 LJM safe to buy?

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