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T198 ROR

1999 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,564 mi
Last recorded98,564 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT198 ROR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 98,564 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 88,299 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 86,798 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage, no plys showing.

n/s/f tyre showing wear on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge, advise to change soon.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 85,342 miles

engine management light is on the dash

front tyres wearing on the inner edges offside bald on the inner edge

nearside rear inner position light not working

Pass 9 Sep 2011 83,259 miles

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

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

o/s/r disc pitted and rusted ns/r disc pitted

Pass 9 Sep 2010 81,210 miles

Rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2009 78,409 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 71,507 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 62,073 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 62,073 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 59,461 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 59,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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T198 ROR is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T198 ROR, 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 T198 ROR registered?

T198 ROR is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is T198 ROR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T198 ROR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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