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T290 ABK

1999 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,422 mi
Last recorded43,422 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT290 ABK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2014 43,422 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 35,948 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,887 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,724 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 35,570 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 35,348 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,877 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,405 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 33,831 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 32,703 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T290 ABK is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T290 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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What year was T290 ABK registered?

T290 ABK is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 April 1999.

Is T290 ABK safe to buy?

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