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V839 DGH

1999 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,594 mi
Last recorded116,594 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV839 DGH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 116,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 89,134 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

dampness around steering rack

offside rear tyre slightly feathered on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2016 64,831 miles

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

dampness around steering rack

slight play in nearside steering joint

Fail 4 May 2016 64,831 miles

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

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

dampness around steering rack

slight play in nearside steering joint

Pass 12 May 2015 48,057 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2014 41,738 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,976 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,200 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,196 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 37,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 36,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 36,832 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 35,904 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 35,519 miles

near side windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 21 Dec 2006 34,774 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING

Pass 8 Dec 2005 340,456 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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V839 DGH is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V839 DGH, 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 V839 DGH registered?

V839 DGH is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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