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R469 PPE

1998 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,314 mi
Last recorded92,314 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 PPE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 92,314 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 92,312 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 85,541 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 77,459 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 77,455 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 65,329 miles

Exhaust mounting split (silencer)

Front number plate cracked

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 64,929 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust mounting split (silencer)

Front number plate cracked

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 51,021 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 51,021 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 33,026 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 33,026 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 27,158 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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R469 PPE is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R469 PPE, 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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R469 PPE is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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