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V979 GBF

1999 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,449 mi
Last recorded138,449 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 GBF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 138,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 130,979 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 130,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 121,918 miles

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

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

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

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)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 111,549 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 111,549 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 103,166 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

Fail 29 Dec 2010 103,166 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

Pass 13 Jan 2010 94,296 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Head light wiper blades split

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 94,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Head light wiper blades split

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 93,379 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 90,887 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 87,772 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 84,515 miles

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

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

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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V979 GBF is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc 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 V979 GBF, 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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V979 GBF is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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