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V825 DMR

1999 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

157,147 mi
Last recorded157,147 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV825 DMR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 157,147 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 156,240 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 153,585 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front lower arms front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 153,584 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front lower arms front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 150,456 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 147,419 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 144,829 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 140,657 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSR tyre starting to wear on the inside edge

Fail 16 Dec 2014 140,653 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

NSF tyre wearing on inner edge

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2013 135,907 miles

N/S HEADLAMP BULB HOLDER HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO HOLD IN POSITION, OK AT TIME OF TEST.

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING ARM.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 129,750 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 124,090 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 116,371 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 102,886 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 87,568 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 87,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 82,192 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 77,424 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 68,428 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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V825 DMR is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V825 DMR, 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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V825 DMR is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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