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T879 FRU

1999 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,707 mi
Last recorded76,707 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT879 FRU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 76,707 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 72,230 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 69,397 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn very low on inner and outer edges.

Fail 10 May 2010 69,357 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre tread worn very low on inner and outer edges.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 65,847 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 61,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2007 57,200 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 50,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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T879 FRU is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T879 FRU, 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 T879 FRU registered?

T879 FRU is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is T879 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T879 FRU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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