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T760 YDU

1999 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

176,460 mi
Last recorded176,460 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT760 YDU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 176,460 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both floors damaged

both outer sills damaged

o/s track rod end ball joint boot split

o/s/r tyre misshaped worn low

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 28 Jan 2010 176,455 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

both floors damaged

both outer sills damaged

egine missfire

engine light on

o/s track rod end ball joint boot split

o/s/r tyre misshaped worn low

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 29 Jan 2009 167,585 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

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

drivers seat back n/w, o/s/f indiacator temp repaire,

Fail 24 Jan 2009 167,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers seat back does not fold forward

nearside front steering rack end has slight play

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2007 154,110 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 154,098 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play steering rack

Fail 21 Jun 2007 153,367 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

drivers seat does not tilt foward

Pass 17 May 2006 139,047 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 139,067 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs are worn

slight movement o/s inner rack joint

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
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

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T760 YDU is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 T760 YDU, 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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T760 YDU is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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