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T51 RDV

1999 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,822 mi
Last recorded97,822 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT51 RDV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 97,822 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 97,819 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 90,239 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 81,165 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 68,560 miles

Both front bump stop rubbers missing.

Fail 23 Dec 2011 68,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front bump stop rubbers missing.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 67,379 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 67,291 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 67,291 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 62,295 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 58,687 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 54,239 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 50,691 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear outer side lamp inop

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear inner side lamp inop

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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T51 RDV is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T51 RDV, 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 T51 RDV registered?

T51 RDV is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 April 1999.

Is T51 RDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T51 RDV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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