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T515 FGN

1999 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

100,988 mi
Last recorded100,988 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT515 FGN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 100,988 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 97,820 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

osf tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Feb 2025 97,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

osf tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2024 95,652 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 95,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4x (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 89,121 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 79,777 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY ! BALD ! On BOTH ! Edges, Cuts in the treads and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On BOTH ! Edges and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH ! (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 71,832 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 71,832 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 66,885 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH ! (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 66,885 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH ! (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 61,971 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 58,467 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 58,458 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 55,256 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 55,256 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,696 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 54,241 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,195 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 52,303 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 50,838 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,555 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 47,979 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 45,916 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 43,683 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 40,137 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 40,137 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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T515 FGN is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 T515 FGN, 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 T515 FGN registered?

T515 FGN is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T515 FGN shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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