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V381 DGH

1999 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,347 mi
Last recorded108,347 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV381 DGH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2014 108,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 108,347 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 108,337 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre has a cut in the inner sidewall

Pass 4 Mar 2011 105,379 miles

both rear indicator and o/s repeator bulbs faded

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges not yet showing ply/cords

tyre tread depths n/s/f 5mm o/s/f 6mm both rear 4mm 225/45r17 94w

Fail 4 Mar 2011 105,379 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear indicator and o/s repeator bulbs faded

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges not yet showing ply/cords

tyre tread depths n/s/f 5mm o/s/f 6mm both rear 4mm 225/45r17 94w

Pass 6 Mar 2010 99,459 miles

tread dephts: n/s/f on 3mm, o/s/f on 7mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size: 225/45 ZR 17 91y.

Fail 6 Mar 2010 99,459 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

tread dephts: n/s/f on 3mm, o/s/f on 7mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size: 225/45 ZR 17 91y.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 94,929 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 94,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 93,493 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 93,493 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 88,841 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 88,844 miles

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

front brake pads low †rear b rake pads low

Pass 13 Apr 2006 76,769 miles

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

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

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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V381 DGH is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V381 DGH, 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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V381 DGH is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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