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R797 VKX

1998 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,924 mi
Last recorded108,924 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 VKX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2007 108,924 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 93,518 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 93,515 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

All 4 indicators showing white light, new bulbs!

Nearside front fog not working.

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

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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R797 VKX is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R797 VKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R797 VKX registered?

R797 VKX is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R797 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R797 VKX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R797 VKX have outstanding finance?

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