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V450 FVU

1999 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,555 mi
Last recorded118,555 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV450 FVU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 118,555 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides, reflectors deteriorated but beam patterns acceptable at present, (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but no cords exposed,

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 118,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around inner sidewall, (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides, (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides, reflectors deteriorated but beam patterns acceptable at present, (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but no cords exposed,

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear additional inner tail lamp not working,

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 109,112 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 109,112 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 97,285 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 87,255 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 87,255 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 81,263 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 75,152 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 68,568 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Jan 2010 65,478 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 63,490 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 57,059 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 57,049 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 48,116 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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V450 FVU is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V450 FVU, 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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V450 FVU is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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