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V81 MOF

1999 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

176,768 mi
Last recorded176,768 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV81 MOF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 176,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 169,037 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 162,224 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

slight play in ns drive shaft

Fail 29 Jun 2016 162,223 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2015 155,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 149,874 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 137,511 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 128,867 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 121,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 111,761 miles

nearside headlight lens cracked

Fail 17 Jul 2009 111,756 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside headlight lens cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2008 111,460 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 111,460 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 108,099 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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V81 MOF is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 V81 MOF, 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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V81 MOF is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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