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V76 MOF

1999 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

164,405 mi
Last recorded164,405 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV76 MOF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 164,405 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 164,180 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 162,990 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 158,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 158,415 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 157,866 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 157,866 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 156,700 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 153,510 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 143,553 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 138,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both headlamp cut offs are barely discernable

drivers front brake disc shield corroded

eml on

none isofix child seat fitted to passenger rear

none standard exhaust components fitted

service due lamp on

Fail 15 Nov 2013 138,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both headlamp cut offs are barely discernable

drivers front brake disc shield corroded

eml on

none isofix child seat fitted to passenger rear

none standard exhaust components fitted

service due lamp on

Pass 27 Nov 2012 133,633 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 125,352 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 27 Jan 2012 125,352 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 118,439 miles

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

front discs slighty worn

Pass 9 Dec 2009 114,120 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 114,119 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 109,400 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 104,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 99,754 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 99,754 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 99,057 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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V76 MOF is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V76 MOF, 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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V76 MOF is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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