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T572 JGT

1999 Volvo C70

Cream Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,299 mi
Last recorded173,299 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT572 JGT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 173,299 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 164,140 miles

engine mangement light is on dash

nearside front tyre is starting to wear close to legal limit of 1.6mm

nearside rear brake disc is pitting on outer face

offside and nearside side repeaters discolouring

offside front ,nearside front and nearside rear indicators are discolouring

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner tread

Fail 30 Dec 2010 164,140 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

engine mangement light is on dash

nearside front tyre is starting to wear close to legal limit of 1.6mm

nearside rear brake disc is pitting on outer face

no engine oil recorded on dipstick

odious smell from catalyctic converter

offside and nearside side repeaters discolouring

offside front ,nearside front and nearside rear indicators are discolouring

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner tread

oil on underside of engine

oil pressure in engine suspect blocked breathers

Pass 6 Jan 2010 155,570 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 155,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 148,400 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 148,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 136,273 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 117,249 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 98,203 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 98,201 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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T572 JGT is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Cream with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T572 JGT, 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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T572 JGT is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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