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V781 KOF

1999 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,784 mi
Last recorded84,784 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV781 KOF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 84,784 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 84,772 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 84,766 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 84,764 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 84,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 82,650 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens advise attention

both headlamp beam patterns slightly poor only just met requirement

Pass 7 Mar 2018 79,846 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamp lens in slightly poor condition

exhaust rear silencer support bracket deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2017 77,410 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamp lenes slightly poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2016 73,262 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 68,859 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both headlamp lenes in poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2014 65,190 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,870 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,791 miles

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

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

battery insecure

service light on

Pass 8 Mar 2011 55,969 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 55,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 52,695 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 47,445 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 42,377 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 41,474 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 40,876 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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V781 KOF is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V781 KOF, 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 V781 KOF registered?

V781 KOF is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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