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T270 GJH

1999 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,368 mi
Last recorded147,368 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT270 GJH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 147,368 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 145,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn smooth on shoulders

Pass 30 Jan 2018 138,758 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 138,693 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2017 134,017 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 130,620 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 127,074 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 123,506 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 118,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

os/f shock slightly leaking

play in steering rack

Fail 1 Mar 2013 118,769 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2012 112,008 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

o/s/r disc pitted

Pass 15 Feb 2011 95,698 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 95,698 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 85,036 miles

both sides front inner wishbone bushes starting to wear / both sides rear trailing arm / front bushes starting to wear / engine managemnt light is on indicating attn reqd

Fail 13 Mar 2010 85,015 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both sides front inner wishbone bushes starting to wear / both sides rear trailing arm / front bushes starting to wear / engine managemnt light is on indicating attn reqd

Pass 10 Feb 2009 81,363 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 81,359 miles

Front Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 64,906 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 64,906 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2006 56,170 miles

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

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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T270 GJH is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T270 GJH, 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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T270 GJH is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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