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V408 PDN

1999 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,957 mi
Last recorded161,957 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV408 PDN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 161,957 miles

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

offside front tyre and nearside rear tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust bracket broken system still secure

Pass 28 Jan 2016 158,189 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Jan 2015 153,602 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system is still supported

Pass 13 Feb 2014 150,429 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 148,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 148,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2012 139,675 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 130,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 130,728 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 122,004 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Nearside rear disc pitted

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 106,011 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 93,115 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 82,738 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 73,517 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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V408 PDN is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V408 PDN, 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 V408 PDN registered?

V408 PDN is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V408 PDN safe to buy?

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