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R5 LMJ

1998 Volvo C70

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,651 mi
Last recorded121,651 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 LMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 121,651 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2023 120,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 120,381 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 119,504 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 118,969 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 118,012 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 117,087 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 115,119 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 112,499 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 109,883 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 106,493 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 102,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 101,836 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 98,914 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 95,178 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 95,147 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 95,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Reverse lights sticking on

Pass 6 Jun 2008 88,726 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 79,262 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 75,191 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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R5 LMJ is a 1998 Volvo C70 in White with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R5 LMJ, 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 R5 LMJ registered?

R5 LMJ is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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