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T895 SDU

1999 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,247 mi
Last recorded103,247 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT895 SDU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 103,247 miles

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

rear exhaust is corroded close to limit

Pass 25 Jan 2012 101,901 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 91,655 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 81,082 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 81,082 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 77,083 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 77,083 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 68,079 miles

both wipers starting to split

engine management lamp on

engine oil level below minimum

nail in outer edge of n/s/r tyre

o/s headlamp chipped and condensated slightly affecting beam image

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust section hanger corroded /weak

Fail 2 Mar 2007 68,079 miles

nail in outer edge of n/s/r tyre

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

both wipers starting to split

engine management lamp on

engine oil level below minimum

o/s headlamp chipped and condensated slightly affecting beam image

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust section hanger corroded /weak

Pass 28 Mar 2006 60,699 miles

Engine oil level at minimum.

Nearside rear tyre has flat spot in tread.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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T895 SDU is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T895 SDU, 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 T895 SDU registered?

T895 SDU is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 July 1999.

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