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R622 XWR

1998 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

161,636 mi
Last recorded161,636 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 XWR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 161,636 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 157,278 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 150,510 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 142,971 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 138,527 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 136,262 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 133,717 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 132,938 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 131,671 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 130,633 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 129,571 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 127,874 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 127,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 22 Oct 2012 121,700 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 113,309 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 102,347 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 93,140 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 85,160 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 85,160 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre side wall damaged (not down to chords)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 81,947 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 71,773 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 67,020 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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R622 XWR is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R622 XWR, 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 R622 XWR registered?

R622 XWR is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R622 XWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R622 XWR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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