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T142 TGC

1999 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,923 mi
Last recorded132,923 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT142 TGC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 132,923 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 129,277 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 125,929 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 123,610 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 120,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Needs secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 117,868 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 117,648 miles

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

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 115,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

poss oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2011 115,074 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

poss oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 112,602 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper blades worn

Fail 19 Aug 2010 112,602 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper blades worn

Pass 17 Aug 2009 109,990 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

noise evident from steering/suspension

wear evident in nearside and offside front lower wishbone mounting bushes

Fail 14 Aug 2009 109,990 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar links worn

noise evident from steering/suspension

offside rear tyre worn badly on inner tread

wear evident in nearside and offside front lower wishbone mounting bushes

Pass 1 Aug 2008 104,681 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 104,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

rear brake disc quite badly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2007 102,669 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front tyres low tread

n/s/f tyre slight damage

rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Jul 2006 95,269 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 88,321 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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T142 TGC is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T142 TGC, 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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T142 TGC is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 July 1999.

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