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R481 TLE

1998 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,363 mi
Last recorded90,363 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 TLE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 90,363 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 90,733 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 89,836 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 89,009 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 87,879 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 87,548 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 86,848 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 85,626 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 84,651 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 83,847 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 82,897 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 81,407 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 81,407 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 80,288 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 80,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 78,867 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 77,663 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 76,792 miles

both rear & o/s front tyres deteriorated on sidewalls

Fail 15 Aug 2011 76,792 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear & o/s front tyres deteriorated on sidewalls

Pass 20 Jul 2010 75,671 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

varios underbody components undersealed

Fail 19 Jul 2010 75,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

varios underbody components undersealed

Pass 28 Jul 2009 74,433 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 71,106 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 69,409 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 69,409 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 66,372 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 66,354 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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R481 TLE is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R481 TLE, 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 R481 TLE registered?

R481 TLE is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R481 TLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R481 TLE shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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