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R31 HWV

1998 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,718 mi
Last recorded151,718 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 HWV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 151,718 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 151,718 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 151,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link.

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 146,606 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 146,606 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2010 139,649 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 126,755 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 126,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 121,003 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 121,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/f seat back won,t release to gain access to rear seats,top engine mounting split,o/r tyre side wall cracking,engine management light on,

Pass 26 Feb 2007 113,142 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2007 113,120 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R31 HWV is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R31 HWV, 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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R31 HWV is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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