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V893 KOF

1999 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,471 mi
Last recorded57,471 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV893 KOF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 57,471 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

coolant level low and warning light on dash

rear exhaust strap corroded & thin

service light illuminated

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 15 Apr 2009 51,174 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

front brake disc inner faces corroded

front number plate cracked

large splits to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall not deep enough to show cords or ply

rear number plate in poor condition

tyre tread depths n/s/f 6mm o/s/f 6.5mm both rear 6.5mm 225/45zr17w

Fail 15 Apr 2009 51,174 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

front brake disc inner faces corroded

front number plate cracked

large splits to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall not deep enough to show cords or ply

rear number plate in poor condition

tyre tread depths n/s/f 6mm o/s/f 6.5mm both rear 6.5mm 225/45zr17w

Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,634 miles

long handbrake travel

Fail 17 Apr 2008 48,634 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

long handbrake travel

Pass 26 Apr 2007 43,455 miles

long hand brake travel

slight play in near side rack end

Pass 8 Feb 2006 36,879 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V893 KOF is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V893 KOF, 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 V893 KOF registered?

V893 KOF is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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