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V869 SWT

1999 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,701 mi
Last recorded107,701 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV869 SWT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 107,701 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front tyre is starting to crack and perish on inner sidewall

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 107,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front tyre is starting to crack and perish on inner sidewall

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 105,694 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 97,278 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 77,844 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 68,513 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 68,513 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 60,225 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 60,225 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 55,912 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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V869 SWT is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V869 SWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V869 SWT registered?

V869 SWT is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 December 1999.

Is V869 SWT safe to buy?

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