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T761 PBP

1999 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,984 mi
Last recorded119,984 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT761 PBP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 119,984 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 118,725 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 118,725 miles

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2010 117,197 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 117,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 116,015 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 116,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 112,781 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 112,781 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 111,425 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 105,171 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 105,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2005 95,605 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 95,605 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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T761 PBP is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T761 PBP, 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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T761 PBP is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 June 1999.

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