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R225 BAK

1998 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,200 mi
Last recorded161,200 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 BAK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 161,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 160,555 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 159,389 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 159,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 159,133 miles

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

general corrosion on underside

Pass 4 May 2017 158,274 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion on underside

Pass 4 Apr 2016 156,860 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

emissions too clean to test

underside corrosion

Pass 2 May 2015 150,919 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 148,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

fr indicator slightly faded towards white light

one of two exhaust hangers detached but exhaust still supported

rear tyres perishing but not to cords

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 19 Feb 2014 148,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres slightly perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

power steering pump noisy but not malfunctioning

Pass 19 Feb 2013 143,840 miles

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

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

catalistic converter rattling,also center section of exhaust baffles are rattling.

power steering pump noisy.

rear exhaust mount corroded.

Fail 18 Feb 2013 143,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

catalistic converter rattling,also center section of exhaust baffles are rattling.

offside front headlight lense chipped,but not affecting beam pattern.

rear exhaust mount corroded.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 139,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 136,823 miles

chips in screen below fail criteria

front tyres bald on inner edges in raised tread section

lower rear shock absorber bushes perished

Pass 14 Apr 2010 131,154 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 131,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 124,229 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Power steering heavy.

Fail 30 Apr 2009 124,229 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering heavy.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 118,471 miles

Slight oil leak power steering rack.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 116,557 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s head lamp lens cracked

slight brake bind to o/s/f

unable to check inner brake pads

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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R225 BAK is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R225 BAK, 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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R225 BAK is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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