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V91 DGC

1999 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,940 mi
Last recorded167,940 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV91 DGC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 167,940 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 159,192 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 151,567 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 147,443 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)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 147,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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 28 Aug 2009 143,967 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 143,967 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2008 134,373 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight play in both front innersteering arms joints

Pass 3 Sep 2007 121,483 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 107,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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V91 DGC is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V91 DGC, 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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V91 DGC is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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