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V296 HLD

1999 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,850 mi
Last recorded168,850 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV296 HLD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 168,850 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 168,759 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 168,758 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 159,884 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 154,671 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 147,756 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Engine Light is on

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Locking wheel nut is damaged

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SRS Light is on

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Sep 2009 147,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Air leak from engine

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Engine Light is on

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Locking wheel nut is damaged

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SRS Light is on

Spare tyre defective

Steering rack boots are twisted

Pass 19 Sep 2008 142,322 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 19 Sep 2007 134,208 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2007 134,208 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2006 121,005 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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V296 HLD is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V296 HLD, 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 V296 HLD registered?

V296 HLD is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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