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T555 OJB

1999 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,407 mi
Last recorded126,407 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT555 OJB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 126,407 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2026 126,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 118,567 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 118,449 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 117,102 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 116,121 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 114,694 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 114,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 111,425 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 111,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 106,673 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 106,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 100,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust tail pipe mounting snapped

Pass 31 Oct 2016 95,211 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 92,110 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 92,109 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 89,310 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 86,298 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 82,735 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2011 79,017 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 75,073 miles

slight wear in o/s/f steering rack track/rod

Fail 29 Oct 2010 75,073 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight wear in o/s/f steering rack track/rod

Pass 30 Oct 2009 71,573 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 29 Oct 2009 71,552 miles

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

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

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

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 14 Oct 2008 67,626 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2007 63,875 miles

both front tyres wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre wear on outer edge

rear exhaust support bracket been repaired

Pass 21 Nov 2006 59,399 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 59,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 54,927 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 54,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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T555 OJB is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T555 OJB, 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 T555 OJB registered?

T555 OJB is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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