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R571 WAW

1998 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

191,631 mi
Last recorded191,631 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR571 WAW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 191,631 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 191,628 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 191,264 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 188,962 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Noise from catalytic converter.

Offside Rear Tyre inner side wall split but not to cords.

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 188,962 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Noise from catalytic converter.

Offside Rear Tyre inner side wall split but not to cords.

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2017 184,482 miles

Catalyst loose in case.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear chassis corrosion.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 May 2017 184,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Rack leaking. (2.3.3b)

Catalyst loose in case.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear chassis corrosion.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 176,849 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outter side light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component leak from power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shock lower bushes perished (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rattle noise from catalytic converter

Fail 19 May 2016 176,849 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers do not clear screen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outter side light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component leak from power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shock lower bushes perished (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rattle noise from catalytic converter

Pass 1 Jun 2015 168,410 miles

rear underneath of vehicle has slight corrosion.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 168,410 miles

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

rear underneath of vehicle has slight corrosion.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 165,790 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 165,790 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 160,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s rear tyre perished inside wall

Fail 4 Feb 2013 160,124 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s rear tyre perished inside wall

Pass 25 Jan 2012 151,253 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 139,049 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 128,043 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 128,005 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 127,867 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 113,392 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 96,287 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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R571 WAW is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R571 WAW, 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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R571 WAW is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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