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S51 TNG

1999 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

195,422 mi
Last recorded195,422 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 TNG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 195,422 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 193,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 193,970 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 192,630 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 190,645 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Filter Excessively corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 190,644 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Filter Excessively corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2018 189,059 miles

Nearside inner rack jiont worn

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 188,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 184,157 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 178,623 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 178,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 164,667 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2014 147,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2013 132,376 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 122,676 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 122,676 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 115,387 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 115,387 miles

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

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

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

top engine steady worn

Pass 12 Feb 2010 107,763 miles

nearside and offside front tyres 2.mm

offside front flasher lamp hole in bottom no white light showing

Fail 12 Feb 2010 107,763 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside and offside front tyres 2.mm

offside front flasher lamp hole in bottom no white light showing

Pass 19 Dec 2008 96,297 miles

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)

offside front flasher lamp broken at bottom

Pass 20 Dec 2007 87,312 miles

front discs starting to corrode

rear exhaust mounts in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2007 78,096 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

rear exhaust mounts in poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2005 68,575 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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S51 TNG is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Blue 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 S51 TNG, 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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S51 TNG is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 January 1999.

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