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R749 SCF

1998 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,512 mi
Last recorded206,512 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 SCF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 206,512 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 24 Mar 2014 198,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear lower shock absorver rubbers spliting

pin hole in o/s/f headlight glass

Pass 24 Mar 2014 198,316 miles

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

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

both rear lower shock absorver rubbers spliting

pin hole in o/s/f headlight glass

Pass 20 Mar 2013 185,606 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 173,627 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 162,275 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 154,129 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 154,129 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

some play in end of rack offside

Pass 24 Mar 2009 144,892 miles

slight play in end of steering rack nearside

Pass 19 Mar 2008 134,249 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 134,242 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 121,179 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 121,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Slight damage to N/S outter sill

Pass 22 Mar 2006 107,717 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 107,717 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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R749 SCF is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R749 SCF, 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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R749 SCF is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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