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T556 RPK

1999 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,758 mi
Last recorded150,758 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT556 RPK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 150,758 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 147,458 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering out of rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 143,087 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 136,985 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 131,337 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 122,583 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 111,154 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 103,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine light is on dash

slight play in n/s/f rack end

Pass 17 Aug 2011 97,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 91,290 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

hand brake lever high

n/s/f tyre bold on outer edge

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm and worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm on worn on inner edge

smokes slightly on idle

Pass 5 Aug 2010 91,290 miles

n/s/f tyre bold on outer edge

hand brake lever high

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm and worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm on worn on inner edge

smokes slightly on idle

Pass 28 Aug 2009 85,232 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 85,232 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 79,995 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 79,995 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 74,753 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 69,537 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 62,519 miles

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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T556 RPK is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T556 RPK, 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 T556 RPK registered?

T556 RPK is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T556 RPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T556 RPK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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