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V783 ECY

1999 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,951 mi
Last recorded158,951 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV783 ECY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 158,951 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)

Fail 12 Jul 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine managment light indicates a fault.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 154,722 miles

nearside rear tyre has a small cut ,not enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 1 Jun 2013 154,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre has a small cut ,not enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 6 Dec 2011 137,695 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)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn

Slight play detected at offside steering rack

Fail 6 Dec 2011 137,687 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn

Slight play detected at offside steering rack

Pass 29 Nov 2010 127,461 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear exhoust maunt dameged

Pass 2 Dec 2008 107,434 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 102,358 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 102,356 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

O/S/F tyre has slight damage to outer bearing..

Pass 25 Mar 2006 97,964 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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V783 ECY is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Green with a 2,319cc 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 V783 ECY, 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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V783 ECY is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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