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R831 TJH

1998 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,691 mi
Last recorded74,691 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 TJH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 74,691 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 115,943 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 110,575 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 102,649 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 96,981 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 82,946 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 82,946 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 64,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R831 TJH is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R831 TJH, 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 R831 TJH registered?

R831 TJH is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R831 TJH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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