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R76 SSA

1998 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,028 mi
Last recorded121,028 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 SSA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 121,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sidesill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear parking brake effort lower than nearside rear

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sidesill (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 120,981 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sidesill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sidesill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 118,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT LEAK AT MIDDLE SILENCER (7.1.2)

fuel tank straps corroded.

Pass 5 Dec 2015 115,849 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 115,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SECTION (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR SECTION RUBBER INSECURE (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam O/S/F AND N/S/F (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded UPPER SUSPENSION TURRET HOLED AND CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/F OUTER SILL AREA HOLED AND CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 115,808 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 114,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 112,224 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 109,054 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 104,265 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 102,029 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 100,144 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 153,864 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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R76 SSA is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R76 SSA, 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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R76 SSA is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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