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R497 CNO

1998 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,962 mi
Last recorded88,962 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 CNO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 88,962 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 88,941 miles

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

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 18 May 2009 85,368 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 80,752 miles

rear indicators slightly white

slight movement in front wishbone bushes

slight play in rack ends

Fail 16 Apr 2008 80,752 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

rear indicators slightly white

slight movement in front wishbone bushes

slight play in rack ends

Pass 5 May 2007 72,994 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 70,728 miles

Kerb damage to N/S/F tyre and alloy.

N/S/F Indicator lense loose.

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

O/S/R tyre wearing unevenly.

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

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

Slight buckle to O/S/F Alloy wheel.

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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R497 CNO is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R497 CNO, 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 R497 CNO registered?

R497 CNO is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 February 1998.

Is R497 CNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R497 CNO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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