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R417 YBW

1998 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

156,730 mi
Last recorded156,730 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 YBW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 156,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 154,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 149,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 149,147 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 142,107 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 137,892 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 133,895 miles

top engine stabalizer worn

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f brake hose starting to deteriorate

n/s/f cv boot swtarting to deteriorate

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to deteriorate

n/s/f tyre tread on 2mm and worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/f brake hose starting to deteriorate

o/s/f cv boot starting to deteriorate

o/s/f lower arm ball joint dust cover starting to deteriorate

slight blow from back box exhaust system

Fail 18 Aug 2015 133,895 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f brake hose starting to deteriorate

n/s/f cv boot swtarting to deteriorate

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to deteriorate

n/s/f tyre tread on 2mm and worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/f brake hose starting to deteriorate

o/s/f cv boot starting to deteriorate

o/s/f lower arm ball joint dust cover starting to deteriorate

slight blow from back box exhaust system

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

top engine stabalizer worn

Pass 26 Jul 2014 130,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 127,148 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 126,483 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2011 121,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 113,776 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 106,028 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 96,432 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 91,392 miles

n/s/r and o/s/f indicators going white

strong note- front tyres on limit

Pass 28 Apr 2006 83,459 miles

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

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

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

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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R417 YBW is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R417 YBW, 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 R417 YBW registered?

R417 YBW is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R417 YBW safe to buy?

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