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T880 JGN

1999 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,730 mi
Last recorded150,730 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT880 JGN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 150,730 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs

front lower arm bushes

nearside parking brake low

Pass 14 May 2010 136,988 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 136,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 135,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 135,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 129,665 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 129,665 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 117,514 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 103,615 miles

both front tyres 1.6mm on inner edge < advise replacement >

btoh front wish bones rubbers heavily perrished

front discs corroded and worn

rear brake pads wearing very low < advise replacement >

rear discs corroded and worn

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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T880 JGN is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T880 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 T880 JGN registered?

T880 JGN is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is T880 JGN safe to buy?

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