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V987 DCF

1999 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,034 mi
Last recorded131,034 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV987 DCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 131,034 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 129,226 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 129,226 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 128,016 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 128,016 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 124,456 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 122,686 miles

Front and Rear number plates Water Marked

Fail 18 Jul 2011 122,686 miles

Front and Rear number plates Water Marked

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 120,777 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 116,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and Rear number plates water marked.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

CHILD SEAT VERY INSECURE

Fail 16 Jun 2009 116,216 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and Rear number plates water marked.

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

Offside rear tyre outer wall cracks.......

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

CHILD SEAT VERY INSECURE

Pass 9 Jul 2008 113,310 miles

Off side and near side rear tyres outer side wall slightly deteriorated and has cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 31 Jul 2007 111,343 miles

O/S and N/S rear tyres outer side-wall slightly deteriorated.

Fail 31 Jul 2007 111,343 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/S and N/S rear tyres outer side-wall slightly deteriorated.

Fail 14 Nov 2006 108,782 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)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 108,782 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 98,483 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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V987 DCF is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1999 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 129,401 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V987 DCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V987 DCF registered?

V987 DCF is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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