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T988 PDA

1999 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,497 mi
Last recorded112,497 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Volvo C7099,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT988 PDA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 112,497 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2009 112,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2008 106,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

coolant level light is on

engine management light is on

Pass 3 Nov 2008 106,472 miles

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

coolant level light is on

engine management light is on

Fail 28 Sep 2007 99,973 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre cut on inside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2007 99,973 miles

nearside front tyre cut on inside edge

Pass 29 Aug 2006 84,777 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 84,777 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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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T988 PDA is a 1999 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 T988 PDA, 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 T988 PDA registered?

T988 PDA is a 1999 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T988 PDA safe to buy?

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