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T465 OVF

1999 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

51,023 mi
Last recorded51,023 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT465 OVF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 51,023 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 46,467 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 46,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 39,320 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 39,320 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 37,245 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 37,245 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 30,493 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 30,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 25,632 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 25,631 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 17,685 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 7,671 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2007 86,301 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 123,064 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 123,064 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Both front lower arm to subframe mounting bushes perished and splitting

Both rear brake discs degrading

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Offside headlamp condensated

Offside headlamp glass damaged

Offside headlamp pattern fogged

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear brakes pulsating

Slight play in both steering rack track rods

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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T465 OVF is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T465 OVF, 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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T465 OVF is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 August 1999.

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