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C7 OFH

1998 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,222 mi
Last recorded105,222 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 OFH
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 105,222 miles

one light out in high level brake light

Fail 22 Oct 2012 105,222 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

one light out in high level brake light

Pass 19 Aug 2011 104,922 miles

near side rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner shoulder

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Jul 2010 88,071 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 88,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 83,943 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 83,636 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 81,699 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 81,696 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 78,914 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 76,385 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 76,384 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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C7 OFH is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C7 OFH, 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 C7 OFH registered?

C7 OFH is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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