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V83 XTL

1999 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,166 mi
Last recorded174,166 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV83 XTL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 174,166 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 170,316 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 164,218 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 161,001 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2012 161,001 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 143,042 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 25 Nov 2011 143,042 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 136,891 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 132,930 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 132,930 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 123,475 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 123,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 115,270 miles

Offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 12 Nov 2007 115,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 12 Aug 2006 104,109 miles

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)

Offside Front 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)

airbag warning light on

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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V83 XTL is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V83 XTL, 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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V83 XTL is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 December 1999.

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