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T581 FUB

1999 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,199 mi
Last recorded153,199 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT581 FUB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 153,199 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 143,184 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 125,982 miles

NSF tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 May 2012 114,940 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 114,940 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 112,165 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 112,165 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 107,557 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 107,557 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 100,475 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 100,475 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 95,887 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 91,657 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 91,657 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 87,287 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 82,867 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 82,824 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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T581 FUB is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 T581 FUB, 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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T581 FUB is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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