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R830 CWY

1998 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,915 mi
Last recorded131,915 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 CWY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 131,915 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 121,282 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 117,244 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 117,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Nov 2006 117,226 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside rear tyre is punctured

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 106,122 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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R830 CWY is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R830 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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What year was R830 CWY registered?

R830 CWY is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R830 CWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R830 CWY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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