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V778 ECC

1999 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,923 mi
Last recorded123,923 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV778 ECC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 123,923 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 123,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 118,075 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 110,989 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 22 Aug 2013 100,817 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 89,612 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 80,552 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 72,239 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Jun 2010 72,239 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s front back plate loose

Pass 15 Jun 2009 69,980 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 67,530 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2007 63,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 57,309 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 51,207 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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V778 ECC is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V778 ECC, 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 V778 ECC registered?

V778 ECC is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 October 1999.

Is V778 ECC safe to buy?

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