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T890 VVW

1999 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,239 mi
Last recorded112,239 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT890 VVW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 112,239 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front bush (2.4.F.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 112,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 99,462 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 99,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 91,013 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 52,434 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 73,985 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 73,985 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 63,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 53,517 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 44,444 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 44,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,612 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 35,600 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 29 Aug 2006 33,828 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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T890 VVW is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T890 VVW, 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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T890 VVW is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 April 1999.

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