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R539 MEC

1998 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

149,680 mi
Last recorded149,680 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 MEC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 149,680 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 146,266 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 143,150 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 140,208 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 136,989 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 127,585 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 109,984 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 109,984 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 102,105 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 94,382 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 90,170 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 79,991 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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R539 MEC is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R539 MEC, 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 R539 MEC registered?

R539 MEC is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R539 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R539 MEC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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