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V429 HKW

1999 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,353 mi
Last recorded168,353 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV429 HKW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 168,353 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 168,353 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 162,958 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 159,292 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 159,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 May 2017 155,821 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 152,043 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 148,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 144,067 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 132,692 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 114,880 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 114,880 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 99,378 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 79,805 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 58,391 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 50,688 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 50,688 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 47,548 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 38,734 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 38,680 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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V429 HKW is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V429 HKW, 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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V429 HKW is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 December 1999.

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