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V362 DDY

1999 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,818 mi
Last recorded158,818 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV362 DDY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 158,818 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine check lamp on

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Jan 2018 158,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine check lamp on

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2017 146,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre void of tread

Pass 11 Jan 2016 137,005 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 127,646 miles

cuts in n/s/f tyer wall

hole in n/s/f headlamp

Fail 12 Jan 2015 127,646 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

cuts in n/s/f tyer wall

hole in n/s/f headlamp

Pass 23 Jan 2014 117,874 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 117,870 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 116,183 miles

oil leak lower engine area

Pass 25 Aug 2011 114,009 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 110,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 102,630 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2009 102,630 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 90,664 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres on 2mm on inside edge

Fail 13 Aug 2008 90,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside and offside rear tyres on 2mm on inside edge

Pass 13 Aug 2007 78,041 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 78,041 miles

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

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2006 66,432 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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V362 DDY is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 V362 DDY, 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 V362 DDY registered?

V362 DDY is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 September 1999.

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