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T597 BLO

1999 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,625 mi
Last recorded139,625 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT597 BLO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 139,625 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 139,615 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2017 134,330 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 129,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 123,197 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 117,447 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 117,447 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 111,461 miles

Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 106,040 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 105,772 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 103,222 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 103,222 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 97,596 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 94,681 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 94,681 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 91,682 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 82,257 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 74,219 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 74,219 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.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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T597 BLO is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 T597 BLO, 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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T597 BLO is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 August 1999.

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