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R990 KGP

1998 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,857 mi
Last recorded110,857 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 KGP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 110,857 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 110,133 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 108,664 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 106,094 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 105,135 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 103,340 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 101,362 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 97,451 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 97,451 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 94,292 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 91,168 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 88,206 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 84,869 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 84,869 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 78,584 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 71,332 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 71,332 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 71,299 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 64,289 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 59,023 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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R990 KGP is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R990 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 R990 KGP registered?

R990 KGP is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 April 1998.

Is R990 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R990 KGP shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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