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R943 AOV

1998 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,977 mi
Last recorded133,977 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 AOV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 133,977 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 125,446 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 125,446 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 118,903 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 118,903 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2009 115,967 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 109,625 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 104,458 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 99,209 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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R943 AOV is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Blue 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 R943 AOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R943 AOV registered?

R943 AOV is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R943 AOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R943 AOV 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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