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B17 OCA

1998 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,235 mi
Last recorded78,235 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 OCA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 78,235 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 78,235 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 70,604 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 70,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 70,594 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 70,594 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 70,069 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 70,069 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 67,133 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 58,636 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 58,636 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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B17 OCA is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B17 OCA, 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 B17 OCA registered?

B17 OCA is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is B17 OCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 OCA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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