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V986 FBV

1999 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,943 mi
Last recorded71,943 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV986 FBV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 71,943 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 71,941 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 66,084 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 49,918 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 462,181 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 40,189 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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V986 FBV is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V986 FBV, 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 V986 FBV registered?

V986 FBV is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V986 FBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V986 FBV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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