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T843 WAE

1999 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,406 mi
Last recorded102,406 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT843 WAE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 102,406 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp image not a sharp image

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack tower area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 May 2026 102,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Less effort from offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp image not a sharp image

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack tower area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 98,165 miles

Both headlamps have slightly reduced light intensity

Offside Front tyre has been run flat may have internal damage

Rear brakes in rear discs noisy /rattling

Fail 9 Jun 2025 98,165 miles

Both headlamps have slightly reduced light intensity

Offside Front tyre has been run flat may have internal damage

Rear brakes in rear discs noisy /rattling

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged tyre valve missing,new one fitted (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 94,845 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 91,647 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 90,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 90,365 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 86,447 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 85,418 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 84,474 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 84,474 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 84,202 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 83,557 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 82,447 miles

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Dec 2009 77,652 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 77,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 75,541 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 75,541 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 66,719 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2007 66,715 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 56,804 miles

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

Offside Front 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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T843 WAE is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T843 WAE, 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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What year was T843 WAE registered?

T843 WAE is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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