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T131 BDV

1999 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,285 mi
Last recorded99,285 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT131 BDV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 99,285 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 96,851 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 82,506 miles

Evidence of front wheels rubbing on inner wheel arches

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 6 Dec 2011 82,506 miles

Evidence of front wheels rubbing on inner wheel arches

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 4 Nov 2010 77,789 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Oct 2009 77,449 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 15 Dec 2008 76,098 miles

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

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

both rear tyre side walls perished/cracked

os/r outer position lamp not working

rear registration plate slightly faded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Dec 2008 76,098 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both rear tyre side walls perished/cracked

os/r outer position lamp not working

rear registration plate slightly faded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Dec 2007 71,659 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2006 61,245 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 61,245 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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T131 BDV is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 T131 BDV, 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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T131 BDV is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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