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R922 WAM

1998 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

184,420 mi
Last recorded184,420 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR922 WAM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 184,420 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 180,424 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 179,529 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 175,436 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 171,713 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 171,638 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 170,749 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 165,857 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 161,109 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 156,492 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 150,569 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 144,877 miles

Boith front tyre's wearing on inner edge.

Pass 28 May 2012 139,409 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2011 134,379 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 128,077 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 128,077 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 121,753 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 121,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 116,648 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 113,788 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 113,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 92,481 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 69,662 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
Full Volvo C70 reliability report

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R922 WAM is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R922 WAM, 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 R922 WAM registered?

R922 WAM is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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