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T55 NLL

2000 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,056 mi
Last recorded208,056 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 NLL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 208,056 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 204,952 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 200,132 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2022 193,418 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 193,415 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 123,780 miles

all tyres cracking

heavy oil leaks

Fail 2 Sep 2016 123,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all tyres cracking

engine management light on

heavy oil leaks

Fail 10 Jun 2014 123,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 123,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2013 115,063 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 110,333 miles

airbag light on

nail in n,s,f tyre

o,s,f inner rack end has play

rear disk corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2012 110,302 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nail in n,s,f tyre

o,s,f inner rack end has play

rear disk corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 107,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 107,989 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 100,265 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 87,129 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 79,943 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 79,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 69,902 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 69,902 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 60,565 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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T55 NLL is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 93,940 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 T55 NLL, 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 26 years old, this Volvo C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T55 NLL is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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