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V942 HEO

1999 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,733 mi
Last recorded100,733 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV942 HEO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 100,733 miles

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

Fuel filter corroding

Slight play in steering rack joints

Fail 20 Sep 2016 100,733 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel filter corroding

Slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 14 Sep 2015 96,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately BOTH (3.5.1n)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 93,314 miles

BOTH FRONT TYERS GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGES!

EXHAUST CORRODED & LEAKING SLIGHTLY!

FRONT BRAKE DICSC CORRODING!

MILL LIGHT ON!

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

PASSENGER SEAT WILL NOT TILT!

Pass 13 Sep 2013 90,139 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING!

L/H SEAT WILL NOT TILT FORWARD!

Fail 11 Sep 2013 90,139 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

L/H SEAT WILL NOT TILT FORWARD!

MILL LIGHT ON!

O/S HEAD LAMP REFLECTOR LOOSE!

Pass 19 Sep 2012 87,338 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING!

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING!

Fail 17 Sep 2012 87,338 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

EXHAUST CORRODING!

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING!

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 84,985 miles

ENGIN MILL LIGHT ON!

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING!

N/S FRONT SEAT WILL NOT TILT FORWARD!

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

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

PLAY DEVELOPING IN N/S STEERING RACK END JOINT!

Fail 16 Sep 2011 84,985 miles

ENGIN MILL LIGHT ON!

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING!

N/S FRONT SEAT WILL NOT TILT FORWARD!

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

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

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

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

PLAY DEVELOPING IN N/S STEERING RACK END JOINT!

Pass 16 Sep 2010 79,922 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroding

Fail 10 Sep 2010 79,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both rear brake discs corroding

both wiper rubbers split

Pass 10 Sep 2009 72,624 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 64,640 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 64,640 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 61,493 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 61,493 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 57,042 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 57,042 miles

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

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

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

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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V942 HEO is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V942 HEO, 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 V942 HEO registered?

V942 HEO is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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