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T819 JPP

1999 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,302 mi
Last recorded141,302 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT819 JPP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 141,302 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 139,195 miles

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 139,195 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 137,932 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

front brake hoses starting to perish.

offside cv boot deteriorating.

rear brake discs corroding/pitting.

rear exhaust mount corroded/broken.

steering lock stops dry.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 137,932 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

front brake hoses starting to perish.

offside cv boot deteriorating.

rear brake discs corroding/pitting.

rear exhaust mount corroded/broken.

steering lock stops dry.

Pass 17 May 2013 133,295 miles

grease leak from c v boots

Fail 17 May 2013 133,294 miles

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

front tyres wearing low and wearing off on inner edges.

grease leak from c v boots

Pass 11 May 2012 130,563 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 130,563 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 21 Apr 2011 123,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 111,098 miles

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

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

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

front discs near wear limit os and ns

Pass 21 May 2009 97,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 85,230 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 74,595 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 53,953 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 53,953 miles

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

Rear 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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T819 JPP is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T819 JPP, 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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T819 JPP is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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