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S655 REY

1998 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

92,728 mi
Last recorded92,728 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS655 REY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 92,728 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 91,065 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 90,118 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 87,546 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 86,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 85,665 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 22 May 2020 85,022 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges.

Fail 21 May 2020 85,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 83,424 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 82,657 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and sidewalls perished.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 81,964 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 78,931 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 76,306 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 71,362 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 69,771 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 66,877 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 63,199 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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S655 REY is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S655 REY, 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 S655 REY registered?

S655 REY is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S655 REY safe to buy?

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