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V850 EKW

1999 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,119 mi
Last recorded70,119 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV850 EKW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 70,119 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 70,115 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 69,597 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 68,576 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 67,125 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 65,665 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 64,375 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 63,630 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 62,101 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 60,666 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 58,627 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 58,627 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 56,598 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 53,016 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 53,011 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 49,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 45,447 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front and rear reg plates deterating

Fail 6 Sep 2008 45,447 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front and rear reg plates deterating

Pass 12 Sep 2007 42,006 miles

n/s/f headlamp glass cracked †oil leak on oil filter †o/s/f bottom balljoint rubber gaiter split

Pass 13 Sep 2006 37,414 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in nearside inner steering joint †

Fail 13 Sep 2006 37,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in nearside inner steering joint †

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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V850 EKW is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V850 EKW, 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 V850 EKW registered?

V850 EKW is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V850 EKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V850 EKW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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