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R794 AWL

1998 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,261 mi
Last recorded141,261 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 AWL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 141,261 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 132,070 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 132,070 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 120,786 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 112,350 miles

Ball joint covers on NSF anti roll bar link rod split no play in joints.

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

OSR tyre side wall starting to fracture not deep enough to reach cords.

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 109,417 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 109,417 miles

Offside Front Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Evidence of wheel fouling on lock to lock check on wheel arch liners but wheels clear at time of test. Suspect damage from previous repair.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 106,138 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 106,138 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 98,494 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 96,903 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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R794 AWL is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R794 AWL, 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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R794 AWL is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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