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V388 OKL

1999 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,057 mi
Last recorded211,057 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 OKL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 211,057 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 211,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 200,502 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 190,688 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 180,027 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 156,465 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs pitting

Pass 2 Apr 2009 135,648 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 135,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 110,181 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 97,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 97,732 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 83,626 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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V388 OKL is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V388 OKL, 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 V388 OKL registered?

V388 OKL is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V388 OKL safe to buy?

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