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S831 RNO

1998 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,481 mi
Last recorded123,481 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS831 RNO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2008 123,481 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 123,363 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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S831 RNO is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 S831 RNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S831 RNO registered?

S831 RNO is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S831 RNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S831 RNO shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S831 RNO have outstanding finance?

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