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V859 EKW

1999 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,167 mi
Last recorded157,167 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV859 EKW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 157,167 miles

Front both brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 19 Jul 2018 157,167 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front both brake discs corroded on inner faces

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 155,089 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 155,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 151,993 miles

engine management light on

Pass 10 Apr 2015 149,735 miles

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

rear ex mounting corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2013 143,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

wiper blades split

Pass 20 Oct 2012 138,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust bracket loose

Pass 22 Oct 2011 127,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front discs worn on inside

outer nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

rear exhaust support loose

Fail 22 Oct 2011 127,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front discs worn on inside

outer nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

rear exhaust support loose

Pass 22 Oct 2010 95,583 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 77,885 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 77,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 69,739 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 63,329 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 52,021 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 46,194 miles

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

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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V859 EKW 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 V859 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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V859 EKW is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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