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V355 DJF

1999 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,210 mi
Last recorded128,210 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV355 DJF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 128,210 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 123,330 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 117,973 miles

both rear tyres cracking/perishing in tread areas.screw in osr.nail in nsr.

brake performance lower than expected due to lack of use?

ns headlamp cracked.

os headlamp starting to loose pattern shape.(BORDERELINE PASS).repeaters and rear indicators loosing colour.

osf flexible brake hose slightly cracked/perishing.

service light on! oil level was too low to run engine [added 1 litre] rcomend flush and change.oil leak under car.oil/fluid around power steering pump/reservoir area.

Fail 10 Apr 2013 117,967 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking/perishing in tread areas.screw in osr.nail in nsr.

ns headlamp cracked.

os headlamp starting to loose pattern shape.(BORDERELINE PASS).repeaters and rear indicators loosing colour.

service light on! oil level was too low to run engine [added 1 litre] rcomend flush and change.oil leak under car.oil/fluid around power steering pump/reservoir area.

slight cracking on front flexible brake hoses.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 113,305 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 113,305 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

rear brake discs rusting and in poor condition

Pass 24 Dec 2009 103,832 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Dec 2009 103,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 95,782 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 86,320 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 83,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 83,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 60,510 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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V355 DJF is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V355 DJF, 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 V355 DJF registered?

V355 DJF is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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