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T818 KBO

1999 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,105 mi
Last recorded168,105 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT818 KBO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2014 168,105 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres stepping inner edges

coolant light on dash

front wipers

o/s/f fog lamp not working

o/s/f inner steering arm has light play

Pass 18 Dec 2014 168,105 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres stepping inner edges

coolant light on dash

front wipers

o/s/f fog lamp not working

o/s/f inner steering arm has light play

Pass 17 Nov 2014 166,734 miles

Oil leak

coolant light on

headlamps slightly tarnished

Fail 15 Nov 2014 166,699 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

coolant light on

headlamps slightly tarnished

Pass 6 Sep 2013 136,604 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 135,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 106,809 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 106,809 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 103,693 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 100,188 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 95,956 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 94,335 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 91,582 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 84,474 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 75,343 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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T818 KBO is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Silver 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 T818 KBO, 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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T818 KBO is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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