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T5 AAS

1999 Volvo C70

Cream Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,684 mi
Last recorded119,684 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 AAS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 119,684 miles

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Strong Advise (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads are on 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 119,684 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Strong Advise (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads are on 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 111,457 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 110,905 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 110,905 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

NS FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 6 Aug 2013 108,523 miles

OS FRONT WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY

Fail 6 Aug 2013 108,523 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

OS FRONT WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 106,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

The nearside and offside rea inner tyre sidewalls have hair line cracks.

The nearside wiper blade is satarting to split.

The offside front brake is binding very slightly.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 104,844 miles

slight play in the steering rack.

the nearside and offside rear tyres have hair line cracks in the sidewalls.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 104,216 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 103,490 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 102,496 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 101,290 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 99,646 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 99,646 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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T5 AAS is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Cream with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T5 AAS, 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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What year was T5 AAS registered?

T5 AAS is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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