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R58 UJU

1998 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,062 mi
Last recorded141,062 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 UJU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 141,062 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 141,062 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 131,911 miles

handbrake high but not to stops

Pass 17 May 2010 123,269 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 117,312 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 108,896 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 98,688 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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R58 UJU is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R58 UJU, 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 R58 UJU registered?

R58 UJU is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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