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R909 VGC

1998 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,142 mi
Last recorded124,142 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 VGC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 124,142 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 122,788 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres perished

Pass 22 May 2010 119,950 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 119,800 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside/offside front macpherson strut upper surport mounts corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2009 116,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front foglamp lense cracked

Offside front headlamp lense chipped

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

Rear view mirror loose

Pass 9 Apr 2009 116,590 miles

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

Offside front foglamp lense cracked

Offside front headlamp lense chipped

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

Rear view mirror loose

Pass 12 Apr 2008 113,183 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 110,257 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 103,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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R909 VGC is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R909 VGC, 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 R909 VGC registered?

R909 VGC is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R909 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R909 VGC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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