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V92 JRD

1999 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

256,836 mi
Last recorded256,836 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV92 JRD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 256,836 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil around sump area

Fail 5 Jun 2015 256,836 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil around sump area

Pass 30 May 2014 247,453 miles

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

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

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

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

engine managment light on

Fail 30 May 2014 247,453 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 30 May 2013 235,600 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 235,600 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 222,901 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 210,743 miles

enginre management on dash

inner face of front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2010 202,922 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 202,922 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 190,604 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 165,898 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 138,985 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 111,832 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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V92 JRD is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V92 JRD, 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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V92 JRD is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 December 1999.

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