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T276 ABK

1999 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,262 mi
Last recorded74,262 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT276 ABK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 74,262 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 74,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear parking brake I only just met minimum brake performance requirements

Fail 3 Aug 2017 74,173 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear parking brake I only just met minimum brake performance requirements

Pass 9 Aug 2011 72,648 miles

Battery insecure.

Nearside front, anti-roll bar drop linkage worn, recommend replace.

Nearside rear shock absorber, signs of leakage.

Rear tyres, wearing on inner edges, keep check on.

Fail 25 Jul 2011 72,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Battery insecure.

Front tyres worn, inner edges, recommend alignment check.

Nearside front, anti-roll bar drop linkage worn, recommend replace.

Nearside rear shock absorber, signs of leakage.

Offside front wiper worn, starting to tear.

Rear tyres, wearing on inner edges, keep check on.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 62,882 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 62,868 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 55,533 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,686 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades are slightly smearing the windscreen

nearside and offside front tyres are badly perished/cracked but are not exposing cords or ply

nearside and offside rear tyres are badly perished/cracked but no cords or ply are exposed

slight oil leak from a pipe from the steering rack

Fail 20 Mar 2008 46,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front wiper blades are slightly smearing the windscreen

nearside and offside front tyres are badly perished/cracked but are not exposing cords or ply

nearside and offside rear tyres are badly perished/cracked but no cords or ply are exposed

slight oil leak from a pipe from the steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2007 40,013 miles

offside rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 21 Feb 2007 39,079 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 31,113 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 31,113 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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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T276 ABK is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 T276 ABK, 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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T276 ABK is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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