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V775 EJU

1999 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,917 mi
Last recorded108,917 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV775 EJU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2013 108,917 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 108,917 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 104,910 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)

SRS WARNING LIGHT ON ETS warning light on

Fail 4 Feb 2012 104,906 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

SRS WARNING LIGHT ON ETS warning light on

Pass 22 Jun 2010 100,941 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 100,906 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 94,984 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2008 89,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

srs, ets & engine management lamps on.

Fail 15 Jul 2008 89,478 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

srs, ets & engine management lamps on.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 83,365 miles

both rear tyres, inner edges worn

front discs worn

Pass 28 Jun 2006 75,239 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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V775 EJU is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V775 EJU, 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 V775 EJU registered?

V775 EJU is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V775 EJU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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