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R554 AWL

1998 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,389 mi
Last recorded111,389 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 AWL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 111,389 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 111,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 98,188 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 98,188 miles

Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 85,884 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 85,884 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 76,998 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 76,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 72,917 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f/headlight slight damage

Pass 20 Mar 2008 72,661 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 66,307 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 60,982 miles

advise rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 20 Jun 2006 60,982 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

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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R554 AWL is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R554 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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R554 AWL is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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