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V431 FEC

1999 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,278 mi
Last recorded102,278 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV431 FEC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 102,278 miles

Oil leak

service light on

Fail 17 Jul 2010 102,278 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front discs worn thin pads 85-90% worn

service light on

Pass 22 Jul 2009 92,635 miles

both front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2008 84,399 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 84,399 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 74,834 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 66,824 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 55,023 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 54,971 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V431 FEC is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V431 FEC, 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 V431 FEC registered?

V431 FEC is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V431 FEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V431 FEC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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