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C13 CNP

1998 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

221,142 mi
Last recorded221,142 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 CNP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 221,142 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 219,206 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 218,138 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 216,712 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 215,122 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 215,087 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 213,736 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 213,126 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 213,126 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 209,127 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 209,089 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 201,724 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 194,024 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 194,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 188,034 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 183,831 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 178,673 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 162,780 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 162,780 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 152,639 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 142,373 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 142,373 miles

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

o/s/r tyre low inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2009 130,889 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 120,762 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 112,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 104,980 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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C13 CNP is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 132,990 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C13 CNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C13 CNP registered?

C13 CNP is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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