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T655 SSX

1999 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,674 mi
Last recorded92,674 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT655 SSX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 92,674 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension and components have age related corrosion

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2021 88,651 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 88,595 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 85,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 82,319 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 82,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 80,058 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 80,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 78,329 miles

1 x rear exhaust mount broken

Offside headlamp beam image poor

engine management light illuminated

Fail 29 Dec 2016 78,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

1 x rear exhaust mount broken

Offside headlamp beam image poor

engine management light illuminated

Pass 23 Dec 2015 73,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on sidewalls

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2014 72,411 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 72,406 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 69,053 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 63,899 miles

drivers door window wont open

Pass 14 Nov 2007 60,085 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 60,085 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 53,117 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 44,215 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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T655 SSX is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 T655 SSX, 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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T655 SSX is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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