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T971 LAM

1999 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,317 mi
Last recorded178,317 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT971 LAM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 178,317 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

front hubs/rack worn/play

h/lamps poor pattern,o/s/ borderline

o/s handbrake poor

o/s/f rollbar link worn/poor

o/s/f tyre nail in tread

o/s/r+o/s side repeater faded

oil leak

wipers smearing

wishbone bushes separating,o/s/r beam bush corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2016 178,317 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust corroded

front hubs/rack worn/play

h/lamps poor pattern,o/s/ borderline

o/s handbrake poor

o/s/f rollbar link worn/poor

o/s/f tyre nail in tread

o/s/r+o/s side repeater faded

oil leak

wipers smearing

wishbone bushes separating,o/s/r beam bush corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2015 175,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

rear indicators+o/s/f repeater faded

rear tyres wear inner edges

refer also prior fail/advise

wiper juddering

wishbone bushes starting play

Fail 21 Jan 2015 175,140 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

o/s h/lamp beam pattern marginal,reflectors shot

rear indicators+o/s/f repeater faded

rear tyres wear inner edges

wiper juddering

wishbone bushes starting play

Pass 18 Jan 2014 171,605 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlamps poor pattern

Fail 18 Jan 2014 171,605 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlamps poor pattern

Pass 22 Jan 2013 168,144 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlamps poor pattern

Pass 20 Jan 2012 166,847 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlamps very poor pattern

Pass 28 Jan 2011 165,817 miles

headlights poor pattern

Fail 27 Jan 2011 165,814 miles

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

headlights poor pattern

Pass 19 Jan 2010 157,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2009 156,275 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 156,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear brakes noisy

Pass 18 Jan 2008 151,022 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 142,282 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 142,252 miles

Offside Rear 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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T971 LAM is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 T971 LAM, 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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T971 LAM is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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