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R226 YEC

1998 Volvo C70

Bronze Lpg 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,722 mi
Last recorded144,722 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 YEC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 144,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking/perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Upper windscreen damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking/perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking/splitting

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides by hazaards (1.1.A.3f)

fuel vacuum hose deteriorated and fuel filter insecure

Fail 9 Aug 2016 144,722 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking/perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking/perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking/splitting

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides by hazaards (1.1.A.3f)

fuel vacuum hose deteriorated and fuel filter insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2014 137,883 miles

fuel vacuum pipe deteriorated

Fail 15 Dec 2014 137,883 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

fuel vacuum pipe deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2013 135,133 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 132,485 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 132,440 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 124,882 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 113,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 103,423 miles

slight play in steering rack(nearside)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 95,273 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 77,863 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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R226 YEC is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Bronze with a 2,319cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R226 YEC, 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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R226 YEC is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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