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T81 JLE

1999 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,720 mi
Last recorded62,720 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT81 JLE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 62,720 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 60,649 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 58,544 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 58,540 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,107 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall has small cut init

Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 54,662 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,678 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,746 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,984 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 47,219 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f steering rack has free play

rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2010 45,666 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,656 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 39,750 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,951 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 36,951 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 34,951 miles

nail in n/s fornt tyre

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner

o/s and n/s rear tyres perishing and slight distorsion

Fail 25 Feb 2006 34,839 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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T81 JLE is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 T81 JLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T81 JLE registered?

T81 JLE is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T81 JLE safe to buy?

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