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T901 ARW

1999 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,103 mi
Last recorded107,103 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT901 ARW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 107,103 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 107,103 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

ADVISE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ON =ENGINE CUT OUT

ADVISE CRACKSIN NEAR SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS

Pass 18 Sep 2010 107,078 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 107,064 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 96,610 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 96,610 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 89,549 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 89,549 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 84,019 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 84,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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T901 ARW is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T901 ARW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T901 ARW registered?

T901 ARW is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T901 ARW safe to buy?

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