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V462 FDD

1999 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

219,650 mi
Last recorded219,650 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV462 FDD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 219,650 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 219,625 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 209,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front headlamp deteriorated slightly effecting beam image

offside headlamp deteriorated slightly effecting beam image

Pass 26 Mar 2009 209,463 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front headlamp deteriorated slightly effecting beam image

offside headlamp deteriorated slightly effecting beam image

Pass 18 Mar 2008 192,459 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 192,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 159,835 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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V462 FDD is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V462 FDD, 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 V462 FDD registered?

V462 FDD is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 November 1999.

Is V462 FDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V462 FDD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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