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V989 DCF

1999 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,613 mi
Last recorded96,613 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV989 DCF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008 96,613 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2007 96,568 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 85,992 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 76,152 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 72,779 miles

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

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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V989 DCF is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V989 DCF, 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 V989 DCF registered?

V989 DCF is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is V989 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V989 DCF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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