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R553 AWL

1998 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

157,351 mi
Last recorded157,351 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 AWL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 157,351 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 147,633 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 143,164 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 138,849 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Dec 2010 138,844 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Dec 2009 135,965 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 132,965 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 129,371 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 125,623 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 119,028 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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R553 AWL is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R553 AWL, 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 R553 AWL registered?

R553 AWL is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R553 AWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R553 AWL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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