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V370 DJF

1999 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,573 mi
Last recorded141,573 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV370 DJF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 141,573 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 135,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear has cut across tread but not exposing cord

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 135,061 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear has cut across tread but not exposing cord

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 121,643 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

inner tread of nearside rear tyre starting to lift/distort

parking brake only just met the efficiency at 19%

Fail 6 Sep 2014 121,606 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

inner tread of nearside rear tyre starting to lift/distort

Pass 30 Aug 2013 113,687 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 113,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 16,678 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 110,110 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 107,634 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 105,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 May 2010 105,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 May 2009 99,246 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 93,189 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2007 89,318 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 89,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 82,940 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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V370 DJF is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 V370 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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V370 DJF is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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