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R855 LBV

1998 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,018 mi
Last recorded121,018 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 LBV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 121,018 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 119,028 miles

Lambda warning lamp on dash indicating fault

Pass 20 Jan 2014 112,603 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 112,528 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 107,678 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 104,973 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 102,759 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 99,885 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 96,929 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 93,826 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 90,992 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 88,228 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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R855 LBV is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 R855 LBV, 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 R855 LBV registered?

R855 LBV is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R855 LBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 LBV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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