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V796 EJU

1999 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,335 mi
Last recorded99,335 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV796 EJU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 99,335 miles

brake pedal has travel before brakes applied

rear exhaust mounting missing but exhaust system still adequately supported

Fail 5 Jun 2017 99,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

brake pedal has travel before brakes applied

rear exhaust mounting missing but exhaust system still adequately supported

Pass 1 Apr 2016 99,108 miles

nrearside rear bumper damaged

Pass 6 May 2015 96,772 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 89,798 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 May 2013 77,095 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 69,189 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 67,502 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 62,851 miles

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

engine management warning lamp is illuminated

Fail 20 Mar 2009 59,812 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre starting to split on inside wall

offside front tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 20 Mar 2009 59,812 miles

nearside front tyre starting to split on inside wall

offside front tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 18 Mar 2008 57,029 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 57,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 54,544 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 52,209 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 52,209 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V796 EJU is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V796 EJU, 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 V796 EJU registered?

V796 EJU is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 December 1999.

Is V796 EJU safe to buy?

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