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T837 SRE

1999 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,317 mi
Last recorded121,317 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT837 SRE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 121,317 miles

knocking from o/s/f wheel suspect o/s/f top bush dry

Fail 7 Feb 2013 121,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

knocking from o/s/f wheel suspect o/s/f top bush dry

Pass 23 Jan 2012 117,580 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 117,579 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 113,665 miles

engine surging intermittantly

Pass 16 Dec 2009 110,159 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 107,414 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 107,414 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 103,188 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 99,584 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 99,471 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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 SRE is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SRE, 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 T837 SRE registered?

T837 SRE is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T837 SRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T837 SRE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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