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R340 OCD

1998 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,264 mi
Last recorded121,264 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 OCD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 121,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 116,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 110,133 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 104,014 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 104,014 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 100,495 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 100,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 96,048 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 96,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 90,335 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 80,580 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 71,877 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 64,819 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 59,323 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 50,835 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 50,833 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 50,333 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2013 48,563 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 48,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,425 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 46,425 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 44,096 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 44,096 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 41,960 miles

Advise front no plate

Advise tracking

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 41,960 miles

Advise front no plate

Advise tracking

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 39,557 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jun 2007 34,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 34,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2007 34,205 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 31,519 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 31,519 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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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R340 OCD is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R340 OCD, 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 R340 OCD registered?

R340 OCD is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R340 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R340 OCD shows 32 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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