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T848 JJU

1999 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

14,917 mi
Last recorded14,917 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT848 JJU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 14,917 miles

corrosion to exhaust

n/s/f roll bar link rubber dust covers perishing

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

service counter an dash illuminated

signs of grease around o/s outer cv gaiter

towbar fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2014 147,693 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

clip missing n/s/f brake

corrosion to exhaust

slight grease leak o/s outer cv gaitor

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 10 Jan 2014 147,693 miles

clip missing n/s/f brake

corrosion to exhaust

slight grease leak o/s outer cv gaitor

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 21 Jan 2013 146,337 miles

corrosion & slight leak centre exhaust

n/s/f lower suspension arm front bush worn & allowing slight movement.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 144,494 miles

n/s/f roll bar link pin upper rubber split

rear exhaust mounting adrift

Fail 17 Jan 2012 144,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

n/s/f roll bar link pin upper rubber split

rear exhaust mounting adrift

Pass 14 Jan 2011 141,265 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to front & rear brake disc`s

headlamp wipers split

rear exhaust mounting hanger adrift but exhaust fully supported

Fail 14 Jan 2011 141,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to front & rear brake disc`s

headlamp wipers split

rear exhaust mounting hanger adrift but exhaust fully supported

Pass 22 Jan 2010 137,161 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 137,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 125,045 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 125,045 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 114,221 miles

engine lamp on,(emissions good )

Fail 19 Jan 2008 114,221 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine lamp on,(emissions good )

Pass 20 Jan 2007 104,789 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2007 104,615 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 96,014 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine warning lamp on

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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T848 JJU is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T848 JJU, 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 T848 JJU registered?

T848 JJU is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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