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R224 JMA

1998 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,430 mi
Last recorded97,430 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 JMA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 97,430 miles

Ns rear bump stop loose

Pass 21 Nov 2011 91,306 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 84,398 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 78,220 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 71,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

horn not very loud.

Fail 18 Sep 2008 71,943 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

horn not very loud.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 67,961 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 59,562 miles

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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R224 JMA is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 106,947 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R224 JMA, 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 28 years old, this Volvo C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R224 JMA registered?

R224 JMA is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R224 JMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R224 JMA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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