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R677 HGN

1998 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,696 mi
Last recorded142,696 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 HGN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 142,696 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 142,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 132,191 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 125,842 miles

OIL LEVEL MIN.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.DAMAGE/CORROSION SILLS.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.SIGNS OF FOULING F INNER WINGS?DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.TYRES-N/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT-O/S/F EDGE WORN-N/S/R WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 2 Jun 2011 125,842 miles

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

OIL LEVEL MIN.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.DAMAGE/CORROSION SILLS.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.SIGNS OF FOULING F INNER WINGS?DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.TYRES-N/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT-O/S/F EDGE WORN-N/S/R WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 28 May 2010 122,216 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 122,216 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.OIL LEAKS.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.ROAD WHEELS DAMAGED.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION.TYRES-N/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/R WALL DAMAGE.

SILLS DAMAGED.O/S/F+N/S/F WHEEL/TYRE SHOWS SIGNS OF FOULING ARCH LINERS.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 113,045 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 112,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2008 103,782 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 103,782 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.OIL LEAKS.SILLS DAMAGED.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.SIGNS OF O/S/F+N/S/F SUSPENSION FOULING INNER WINGS.DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS.DAMAGE N/S/R TYRE WALL.SCREEN DAMAGE.EXHAUST LEAKS?

Pass 28 Mar 2007 93,670 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 84,074 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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R677 HGN is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R677 HGN, 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 R677 HGN registered?

R677 HGN is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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