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V295 DCF

1999 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,558 mi
Last recorded95,558 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV295 DCF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 95,558 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 95,558 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 86,878 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 86,838 miles

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

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

v.slight play/knock from n/s front antiroll bar droplink , slight play/knock from n/s steering , rear brake pads look low , engine/gearbox oil leak dripping

Fail 16 Jun 2009 77,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 77,121 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 75,724 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 72,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

srs light stays on

Pass 1 Dec 2006 63,989 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 63,989 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 57,228 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 57,005 miles

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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V295 DCF is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V295 DCF, 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 V295 DCF registered?

V295 DCF is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 October 1999.

Is V295 DCF safe to buy?

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