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R321 NFW

1998 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

133,757 mi
Last recorded133,757 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 NFW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 133,757 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 133,756 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 132,932 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 132,931 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 131,518 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 131,517 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 129,917 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 129,917 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means un able to test (7.2.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 127,930 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 127,929 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 125,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 125,943 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 123,544 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Drivers seat will not tilt forward

Front tyres close to wear indicators

Offside rear footbrake did not lock up when tested

Oil leak close to turbo

Fail 20 Nov 2012 123,543 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Drivers seat will not tilt forward

Front tyres close to wear indicators

Offside rear footbrake did not lock up when tested

Offside wiper blade splitting

Oil leak close to turbo

Pass 9 Jun 2011 119,218 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 119,218 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 May 2010 118,867 miles

slight plat at o/s of steering rack.

Pass 5 May 2009 111,078 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 107,235 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 107,234 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 10 May 2007 101,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 95,055 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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R321 NFW is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R321 NFW, 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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R321 NFW is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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