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T72 EAE

1999 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,908 mi
Last recorded101,908 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT72 EAE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 101,908 miles

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

all discs corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 101,405 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f strutt upper mounting slight play

Fail 30 Aug 2011 101,402 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s steering arm has slight play

rear discs corroded

rear pads appear low

Pass 13 Jul 2010 100,580 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs are slightly corroded

front inner brake pads appear very low & may require further examination

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2010 100,565 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs are slightly corroded

front inner brake pads appear very low & may require further examination

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2009 97,512 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 97,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 94,020 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 94,020 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 86,799 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 86,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 82,124 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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T72 EAE is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 T72 EAE, 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 T72 EAE registered?

T72 EAE is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 May 1999.

Is T72 EAE safe to buy?

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