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R650 SRH

1998 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,688 mi
Last recorded105,688 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 SRH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 May 2008 105,688 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 105,688 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 100,258 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 100,258 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 93,826 miles

battery insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2005 87,500 miles

both front wishbones bushes starting to seperate

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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R650 SRH is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R650 SRH, 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 R650 SRH registered?

R650 SRH is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R650 SRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R650 SRH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R650 SRH have outstanding finance?

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