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T872 JGN

1999 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,186 mi
Last recorded137,186 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT872 JGN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 137,186 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN ON INNER EDGES

E.M.L ON

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

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

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ADVANCE WEAR IN N/S OF STEERING RACK

Pass 16 Jan 2013 127,503 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

o/s rear tyre poor condition on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2012 112,957 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 112,957 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 102,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre moun ting rubber perished

Fail 13 Jan 2011 102,680 miles

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre moun ting rubber perished

Pass 20 Jan 2010 94,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 85,817 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken and supported with wire

Fail 23 Jan 2009 85,816 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine mangement light staying on

o/s/f front window jammed open

rear exhaust mounting broken and supported with wire

Pass 10 Jan 2008 72,995 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 51,701 miles

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

offside front lock stop pad loose

offside front tyre had been rubbing on wheel arch liner but not touching at time of test

rear silencer bracket missing but exhaust held securely with wire

top engine bush split

Pass 20 Jan 2007 51,701 miles

top engine bush split

offside front lock stop pad loose

offside front tyre had been rubbing on wheel arch liner but not touching at time of test

rear silencer bracket missing but exhaust held securely with wire

Pass 25 Jan 2006 33,009 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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T872 JGN is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T872 JGN, 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 T872 JGN registered?

T872 JGN is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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