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C7 OGO

1997 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,642 mi
Last recorded153,642 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo C7097,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 OGO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 153,642 miles

fluid around steering rack (no obvious leaks

honeycomb effect on number plates (older than 2001

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2012 153,626 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fluid around steering rack (no obvious leaks

honeycomb effect on number plates (older than 2001

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 146,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 146,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 131,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 131,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 118,805 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 113,498 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 101,727 miles

long travel on park brake lever

o/s headlamp aim fuzzy

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 101,727 miles

long travel on park brake lever

o/s headlamp aim fuzzy

Pass 7 Mar 2006 98,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OGO is a 1997 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 97,712 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 OGO, 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 29 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 OGO registered?

C7 OGO is a 1997 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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