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R884 NAD

1998 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,931 mi
Last recorded163,931 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR884 NAD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 163,931 miles

Front brake disc inner faces rusty

Slight blow from rear exhaust

Fail 22 Dec 2014 163,931 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc inner faces rusty

Slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 20 Dec 2013 155,087 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 155,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both o/s tyres on 3mm

Front brake disc inner faces rusting

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 145,114 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn and inner faces rusty

Front number plate cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight rear brake imbalance

Split in nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 10 Dec 2012 145,114 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn and inner faces rusty

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight rear brake imbalance

Split in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 22 Dec 2011 136,893 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Dec 2011 136,887 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Play in O/S rack end

Pass 21 Dec 2010 128,293 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 119,947 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 119,947 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 109,335 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 83,778 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 83,778 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 66,238 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 55,538 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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R884 NAD is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R884 NAD, 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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R884 NAD is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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