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T55 LJG

1999 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,156 mi
Last recorded149,156 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 LJG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 149,156 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 149,156 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 144,568 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 140,416 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 133,791 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 126,620 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres on inner edges slightly out of shape

Fail 7 Nov 2006 126,614 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 126,603 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyre treads on edges slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Jul 2006 122,946 miles

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 15 May 2006 119,390 miles

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

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

advise engie management light on

Pass 6 Jun 2005 99,275 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T55 LJG is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T55 LJG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T55 LJG registered?

T55 LJG is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is T55 LJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T55 LJG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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