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V868 XEE

1999 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,913 mi
Last recorded121,913 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV868 XEE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 121,913 miles

nearside parking brake reading slightly low

rear brake hoses unions corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 120,487 miles

front brake hoses splitting

play offside lowert ball joint

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

rear brake hoses unions slight corrosion

slight play steering knuckles

Pass 21 May 2014 116,800 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 100,759 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 100,759 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 90,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 87,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small bulge n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 20 Apr 2010 79,492 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 71,392 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 61,589 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 52,815 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 44,288 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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V868 XEE is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 V868 XEE, 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 V868 XEE registered?

V868 XEE is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V868 XEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V868 XEE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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