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S179 RLE

1998 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,500 mi
Last recorded49,500 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS179 RLE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2008 49,500 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

noticed no locking wheel bolt on nearside front wheel only normal wheel bolts

Pass 16 Aug 2007 46,250 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 43,882 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 41,022 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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S179 RLE is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S179 RLE, 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 S179 RLE registered?

S179 RLE is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S179 RLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S179 RLE shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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