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V943 YTL

1999 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,001 mi
Last recorded149,001 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV943 YTL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 149,001 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 149,001 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 148,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 144,567 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

mil lamp on

rear springs corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 142,745 miles

Front lower arm bushes worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs deteriorated

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

Fail 26 May 2015 140,205 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear shock absorber bushes worn

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 140,205 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear shock absorber bushes worn

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 138,272 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 138,270 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosin in rear coil springs, exhaust and both front struts

mil and ets lights are on

movement in both sides of steering

Pass 17 Apr 2013 136,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both sides front, brake discs slightly worn

engine management and ETS warning lamps stay on

n/s headlamp has aweak beam pattern

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall has some damage

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall has some light surface splitting

Fail 11 Apr 2013 136,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both sides front, brake discs slightly worn

engine management and ETS warning lamps stay on

n/s headlamp has aweak beam pattern

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall has some damage

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall has some light surface splitting

Pass 17 Apr 2012 135,048 miles

ETC and engine management warning lamps stay on

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both headlamps have weak beam pattern

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall has some damage

Fail 16 Apr 2012 135,048 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ETC and engine management warning lamps stay on

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both headlamps have weak beam pattern

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall has some damage

Pass 11 Apr 2011 131,672 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both heradlamps have weak beam pattern

Fail 13 Apr 2010 128,598 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brakes imbalance 24%

front wheel arches show evidence of rubbing

Pass 13 Apr 2010 128,598 miles

front brakes imbalance 24%

front wheel arches show evidence of rubbing

Pass 20 Apr 2009 121,118 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

front number plate slight crack

rear number plate fading

Fail 17 Apr 2009 121,113 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

front number plate slight crack

rear number plate fading

Pass 9 Apr 2008 115,111 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 10 Apr 2007 102,751 miles

n/s washer action weak †o/s wing repeater discoloured †both front wheels touching inner wings on locks

Pass 12 Apr 2006 92,965 miles

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

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

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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V943 YTL is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V943 YTL, 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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V943 YTL is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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