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T669 ARW

1999 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,268 mi
Last recorded125,268 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT669 ARW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 125,268 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 125,263 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 119,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 118,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 118,337 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 115,407 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 107,195 miles

os headlight image poor, slight play felt with both front drop links & roll bar bushes, front discs corroded slightly, both front lower arm bushes deteriating slightly

Fail 12 Nov 2012 107,195 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

os headlight image poor, slight play felt with both front drop links & roll bar bushes, front discs corroded slightly, both front lower arm bushes deteriating slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2011 95,532 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 89,116 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 82,649 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 77,359 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 71,811 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 71,668 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 65,331 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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T669 ARW is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Black 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 T669 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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What year was T669 ARW registered?

T669 ARW is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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