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T97 XUY

1999 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

190,889 mi
Last recorded190,889 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT97 XUY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 190,889 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe arms both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (on LIMIT in places) (5.2.3 (e))

brake servo corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 179,664 miles

Coolant and service lights on

Corrosion on Servo

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 174,903 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 169,219 miles

Offside Front fog lamp needs attention

Pass 2 Nov 2017 166,644 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 1 Nov 2017 166,642 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. doesn't move back or forward (6.2.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced reflector corroded (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine light on

Pass 7 Sep 2016 162,296 miles

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

both front tyres are worn on the inner shoulders

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2016 162,219 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

both front tyres are worn on the inner shoulders

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2016 159,948 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 159,948 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 146,604 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2014 134,387 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 123,681 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 113,955 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 102,854 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 May 2011 102,854 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 May 2011 102,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2010 96,842 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s headlamp lens chipped (holed)

slight exhaust blow on centre silencer box

Pass 11 May 2010 96,842 miles

o/s headlamp lens chipped (holed)

slight exhaust blow on centre silencer box

Pass 25 Apr 2009 92,415 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 92,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 87,987 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 85,298 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 77,377 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 77,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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T97 XUY is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 T97 XUY, 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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T97 XUY is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 May 1999.

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