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P500 TNT

1999 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,308 mi
Last recorded115,308 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 TNT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2015 115,308 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 112,911 miles

EML on

ETS light on

Service light on

Fail 14 Feb 2014 112,911 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML on

ETS light on

Service light on

Pass 6 Mar 2013 109,983 miles

EML on

Fail 5 Mar 2013 109,976 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML on

Rear exhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 20 Feb 2012 106,035 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 106,035 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 102,565 miles

Engine oil on minimum level

Pass 26 Feb 2010 95,871 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 88,039 miles

Engine oil below minimum

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 79,930 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 73,449 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P500 TNT is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P500 TNT, 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 P500 TNT registered?

P500 TNT is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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