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V790 EWJ

1999 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,472 mi
Last recorded105,472 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV790 EWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 105,472 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 98,047 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 89,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 89,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front & rear number plates do not carry makers details

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 81,693 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 81,693 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 75,981 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 69,899 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut nearside front tyre sidewall

front brakes out of balance

Pass 2 Feb 2006 67,065 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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V790 EWJ is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V790 EWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V790 EWJ registered?

V790 EWJ is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 December 1999.

Is V790 EWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V790 EWJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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