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T85 RPM

1999 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

217,725 mi
Last recorded217,725 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT85 RPM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 217,725 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake requires adjustment

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 205,933 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 192,386 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 179,003 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 178,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2022 167,601 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 154,247 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 143,787 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2020 143,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 132,931 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 124,155 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 112,371 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 102,114 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 91,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 91,272 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 87,692 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 83,457 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 78,682 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 74,935 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2011 74,935 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 70,878 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 69,494 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 59,429 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 59,423 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 50,140 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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T85 RPM is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T85 RPM, 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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T85 RPM is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 April 1999.

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