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V78 DBR

1999 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,126 mi
Last recorded106,126 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV78 DBR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 106,126 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 102,136 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 96,150 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 89,744 miles

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

creaking on lock to lock operation ?????

cut in nearside front tyre wall protector

fuel filter requires replacing

travel on handbrake

Pass 3 Jul 2009 89,744 miles

creaking on lock to lock operation ?????

cut in nearside front tyre wall protector

fuel filter requires replacing

travel on handbrake

Pass 10 Jul 2008 86,308 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 84,305 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 82,504 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 79,173 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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V78 DBR is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V78 DBR, 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 V78 DBR registered?

V78 DBR is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V78 DBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V78 DBR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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