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R516 GMV

1998 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,821 mi
Last recorded121,821 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 GMV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 121,821 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 116,435 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 115,600 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 115,600 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 114,157 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 113,062 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 111,929 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 109,057 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 103,457 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 97,920 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 97,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 92,997 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 86,181 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 81,691 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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R516 GMV is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R516 GMV, 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 R516 GMV registered?

R516 GMV is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R516 GMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R516 GMV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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