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R589 MEW

1998 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,602 mi
Last recorded77,602 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 MEW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 77,602 miles

front discs and pads worn

handbrake travel

Fail 26 Jan 2009 71,511 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

air filter insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2009 71,511 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

air filter insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2008 61,593 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 64,164 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 50,515 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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R589 MEW is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R589 MEW, 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 R589 MEW registered?

R589 MEW is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R589 MEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R589 MEW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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