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V895 KOF

1999 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,510 mi
Last recorded144,510 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV895 KOF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 144,510 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 144,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive c/o and h/c high (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamps loose (7.1.1)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated both front (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 137,122 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 132,830 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 128,477 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

slight play n/s inner rack arm

slight play o/s inner rack arm

Pass 7 Feb 2013 122,915 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear inner position lamp not working

rear discs are corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 115,125 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 115,125 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 106,817 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 96,284 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 96,076 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 84,877 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 76,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 76,537 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 65,496 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 54,493 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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V895 KOF is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V895 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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V895 KOF is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 December 1999.

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