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T5 GNJ

1999 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

118,269 mi
Last recorded118,269 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 GNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 118,269 miles

Both front bump stops in a rusty condition deteriorated

corrosion to all brake disc

Fail 20 Jul 2016 118,263 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box blowing on joint (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Both front bump stops in a rusty condition deteriorated

corrosion to all brake disc

Pass 24 Oct 2012 111,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2012 111,346 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2011 107,063 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 10,158 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 101,584 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 97,879 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 97,878 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 93,887 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 93,882 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 70,501 miles

advise slight play tie rod o/s/f

Fail 10 Dec 2007 70,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise slight play tie rod o/s/f

Pass 23 Oct 2006 58,951 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 58,939 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 58,027 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 58,027 miles

Offside Front Steering lock stop deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

advise n/s rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

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 GNJ is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 T5 GNJ, 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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T5 GNJ is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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