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R96 GFC

1998 Volvo C70

Bronze Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,175 mi
Last recorded144,175 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 GFC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 144,175 miles

REAR AXEL MOUNTING BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN, FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES SLIGHT CRACKING, FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES, FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DAMAGE, REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 19 Jun 2012 138,452 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTINGS RUSTING

Pass 6 Jun 2011 131,896 miles

EXHAUST RUSTING, FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES, FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 3 Jun 2010 121,438 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 113,267 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN, EXHAUST RUSTING

Fail 13 Jun 2008 105,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

NAIL IN O/S FRONT TYRE

Pass 13 Jun 2008 105,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NAIL IN O/S FRONT TYRE

Pass 12 Jun 2007 97,896 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 97,896 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 89,537 miles

2 FRONT TYRES WORN. †FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN. †REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED

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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R96 GFC is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Bronze with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R96 GFC, 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 R96 GFC registered?

R96 GFC is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R96 GFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R96 GFC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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