MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,745 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear registration plate incorrectly spaced by 2mm
gearbox leaking
play in steering rack
turbo leaking oil
vehicle failed first test on steering rack leaking, at time of retest the steering rack had been washed off and new gator fitted to nearside. unable to check leaking seal
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
slight gearbox leak
How Reliable is the Volvo C70?
Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R823 MEH is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R823 MEH, 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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How do I check the history of R823 MEH?
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What year was R823 MEH registered?
R823 MEH is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 March 1998.
Is R823 MEH safe to buy?
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