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V430 LOC

1999 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,417 mi
Last recorded72,417 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV430 LOC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 72,417 miles

Coil spring corroded All round coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 63,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 61,875 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 61,821 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 61,814 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 61,789 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 61,642 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 61,630 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 57,740 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 53,371 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

oil level low

Fail 24 Jun 2017 53,371 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

oil level low

Pass 1 Jul 2016 45,118 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 44,586 miles

chip in screen

n/s wiper blade

Pass 12 May 2014 42,586 miles

the offside front top strut bearing is slightly rough under rotoation

the rear exhaust system is slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 35,735 miles

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

offside front strut bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 19 Apr 2012 33,457 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 33,069 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 33,047 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 32,203 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,032 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2007 29,479 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

N/S rear tyre cut in outer side wall

O/S rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 19 Jul 2006 28,562 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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V430 LOC is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V430 LOC, 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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V430 LOC is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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