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R449 FFC

1998 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,707 mi
Last recorded88,707 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 FFC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 88,707 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 84,448 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2006 80,745 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 74,036 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 74,036 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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R449 FFC is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R449 FFC, 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 R449 FFC registered?

R449 FFC is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R449 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R449 FFC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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