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T837 BHP

1999 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,636 mi
Last recorded113,636 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT837 BHP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 113,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

nearside outer cv joint slightly noisy

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 11 Nov 2015 113,515 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers (5.2.5b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

nearside outer cv joint slightly noisy

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 30 Oct 2014 108,578 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 108,463 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 101,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s headlamp lens has a chip in it.

Fail 24 Sep 2013 101,527 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s headlamp lens has a chip in it.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 98,597 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 98,597 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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light stays on with engine running.

Fail 20 Sep 2011 91,600 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 91,600 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 82,457 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 82,445 miles

Front tyres worn to 3mm.

Slight cracking to rear tyre sidewalls.

Slight pitting to rear brake discs.

Fail 22 Jul 2008 82,445 miles

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

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

Slight cracking to rear tyre sidewalls.

Slight pitting to rear brake discs.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 80,626 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

O/s/f wiper blade split.

Slight cracking to both rear tyre sidewalls

Fail 11 Jul 2006 77,145 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 77,145 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 73,492 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 73,492 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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T837 BHP is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T837 BHP, 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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T837 BHP is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 August 1999.

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