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V323 DCK

1999 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,704 mi
Last recorded156,704 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV323 DCK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2013 156,704 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 156,704 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 144,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 144,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 137,798 miles

Battery insecure

offside rear tyre srubbed

Fail 3 Mar 2011 137,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre srubbed

Pass 4 Mar 2010 130,347 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 122,971 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 115,119 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 114,976 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 91,601 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 73,121 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 73,121 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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V323 DCK is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V323 DCK, 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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V323 DCK is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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