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T161 CBL

1999 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,854 mi
Last recorded106,854 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT161 CBL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 106,854 miles

front pads wearing low

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 102,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 99,068 miles

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

engine management light

Pass 22 Jun 2012 95,397 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in n/s steering arm.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 91,869 miles

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

O/S/F wishbone stop insecure

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 87,986 miles

o/s/f tyre slight cut on outer edge

Fail 29 May 2009 82,791 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2009 82,791 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 76,932 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 76,932 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 68,134 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 May 2006 62,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 62,433 miles

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

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

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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T161 CBL is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T161 CBL, 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 T161 CBL registered?

T161 CBL is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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