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V857 EKW

1999 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,455 mi
Last recorded90,455 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV857 EKW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2012 90,455 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 90,455 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 89,527 miles

parking brake .your vehicle has only just met the required park brae efficiency . it would appear that the system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 29 Sep 2010 89,527 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 82,756 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 82,754 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 68,919 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 61,415 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 55,022 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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V857 EKW is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V857 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 V857 EKW registered?

V857 EKW is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 December 1999.

Is V857 EKW safe to buy?

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