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T212 LUJ

1999 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,940 mi
Last recorded165,940 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT212 LUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 165,940 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Jul 2016 163,723 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 159,967 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 159,967 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 154,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 154,243 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 146,439 miles

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

nearside front inner wishbone bush splitting slightly.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 138,206 miles

exhaust hanger rubber perished

Fail 16 Jul 2012 138,204 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

exhaust hanger rubber perished

Pass 26 Jul 2011 131,641 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 122,405 miles

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

rear exhaust metal brackets insecure.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 122,405 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

rear exhaust metal brackets insecure.

Fail 18 Jun 2009 114,927 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 114,927 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 106,589 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 97,253 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 91,234 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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T212 LUJ is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T212 LUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T212 LUJ?

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What year was T212 LUJ registered?

T212 LUJ is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 July 1999.

Is T212 LUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T212 LUJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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