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R970 KGP

1998 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,388 mi
Last recorded119,388 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 KGP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 119,388 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 116,984 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 113,724 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 110,299 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 104,769 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 99,465 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 99,465 miles

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

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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R970 KGP is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R970 KGP, 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 R970 KGP registered?

R970 KGP is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R970 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R970 KGP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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