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R677 MBF

1998 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

133,731 mi
Last recorded133,731 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 MBF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 133,731 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2026 133,731 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all 4 indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 132,125 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 130,858 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 130,853 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 130,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 128,858 miles

Body not fully secure o/s n/s sills (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 128,856 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Body not fully secure o/s n/s sills (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 128,348 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 125,920 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 123,086 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 123,086 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 120,947 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s n/s sills damaged (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 118,605 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s n/s sill edges (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 116,257 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 113,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 109,363 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 104,990 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 100,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 100,599 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 95,807 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2008 91,448 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 87,333 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 82,727 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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 MBF is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R677 MBF, 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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R677 MBF is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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