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R29 SGC

1998 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,402 mi
Last recorded118,402 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 SGC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 118,402 miles

All four front suspension wishbone bushes are slightly worn.

Both front brake disc's are worn

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 118,402 miles

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

All four front suspension wishbone bushes are slightly worn.

Both front brake disc's are worn

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 113,125 miles

Front brake disc's slightly worn

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc's slightly corroded

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 105,478 miles

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

Very slight play in offside sreering rack inner tie-rod

offside front anti-roll bar link cover split

Pass 3 Nov 2008 100,397 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 92,538 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 86,508 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2005 80,978 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low †o/s/f tyre worn low

slight play o/s/f steering rack

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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R29 SGC is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Black 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 R29 SGC, 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 R29 SGC registered?

R29 SGC is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R29 SGC safe to buy?

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