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T668 ARW

1999 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc

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Expired

Expires2 Aug 2026

Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)

Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

95,151 mi

Last recorded95,151 miles

Recorded on29 Jul 2025

Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT668 ARW

MakeVolvo

ModelC70

Year1999

ColourBlue

Fuel typePetrol

Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail

Pass 29 Jul 2025 95,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside are approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged and starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside various small cuts in tread and perished slightly 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on edges 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 95,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside are approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged and starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside various small cuts in tread and perished slightly 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on edges 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 92,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracks In-between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracks In-between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside & Offside Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 91,930 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracks In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2022 91,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 91,167 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 90,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes are split and perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged offside and nearside are perished and worn on outer sidewall 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 90,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes are split and perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged offside and nearside are perished and worn on outer sidewall 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 89,441 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminating (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall is split and cracked and 13 years old 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 89,441 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall is split and cracked and 13 years old 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 88,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside arte worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front seat does not tip forward

Fail 25 Jul 2019 88,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside arte worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat does not tip forward

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2018 87,078 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front seat does not tip forward

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside and nearside shock absorber lower bushes are split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valves are very perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust has signs of surface corrosion

brake servo is showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2017 84,536 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside close to limit and perished in tread and sidewalls 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside headlamp reflectors are in poor condition (1.7.5a)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged offside and nearside are perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear offside and nearside tyres are starting to perish in tread 225/50/16

Fail 19 Jul 2017 84,536 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside close to limit and perished in tread and sidewalls 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside headlamp reflectors are in poor condition (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged offside and nearside are perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear offside and nearside tyres are starting to perish in tread 225/50/16

Pass 26 Jul 2016 82,357 miles

Front brake hose perished

Nearside Front tyre worn edges/perished

Nearside Rear wheel slight noise on rotation

Offside Front tyre worn/perished (225 50 16

handbrake effort poor

Pass 27 Jul 2015 79,623 miles

Both front headlamp wiperblades clearing elements missing

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 79,623 miles

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

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

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

Both front headlamp wiperblades clearing elements missing

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 77,296 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear no.plate fading

Fail 9 Jul 2014 77,296 miles

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

Engine light on

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlamp beam pattern and brightness poor in both headlamps

radiator leaking from off side

rear no.plate fading

rear pads getting low

Pass 29 Jul 2013 74,924 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

both front wipers in poor condiction

Pass 31 Jul 2012 72,425 miles

Engine management light on

Rear brake pads low??-need to remove wheels for full check

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 69,373 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 69,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Engine mangage ment light on

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 66,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

drivers seat back won't unlatch

front discs worn

Fail 19 Jul 2010 66,503 miles

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

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

drivers seat back won't unlatch

front discs worn

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 62,441 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 59,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 59,879 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 56,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre o/s/f tyre side wall perished

Fail 1 Aug 2007 56,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

o/s/r tyre o/s/f tyre side wall perished

Pass 24 Jul 2006 49,037 miles

Fail 24 Jul 2006 49,037 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%

Pass Rate

4,929

Miles/Year

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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T668 ARW is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 T668 ARW, 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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T668 ARW is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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