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V78 DGJ

1999 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,947 mi
Last recorded134,947 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV78 DGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 134,947 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre has a chunk out of the sidewall

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 134,947 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre has a chunk out of the sidewall

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 119,252 miles

Both Front tyres have slight wear on outer edges

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

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

Pass 1 Jan 2011 101,528 miles
Fail 1 Jan 2011 101,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 81,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 65,841 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 65,821 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 47,350 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 43,697 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 43,697 miles

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

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 DGJ is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Red 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 V78 DGJ, 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 DGJ registered?

V78 DGJ is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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