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R827 CWY

1998 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

179,740 mi
Last recorded179,740 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR827 CWY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 179,740 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underneith of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 11 Oct 2022 179,484 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 179,480 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 179,270 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 179,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 175,466 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 175,461 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 170,505 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery signs flashing (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 164,895 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 164,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 162,875 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 155,173 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 155,161 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear is fitted blue on o/s (1.1.C.1f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 149,082 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 141,341 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 135,267 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 132,631 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 127,220 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 119,986 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 113,679 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 113,679 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 May 2007 106,973 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 106,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Mar 2007 106,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f indicator lense cracked

rear no plate slightly tarnished

Pass 30 Mar 2006 100,588 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 100,585 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R827 CWY is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R827 CWY, 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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R827 CWY is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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