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C7 OMB

1998 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,763 mi
Last recorded105,763 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 105,763 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

engine managment light on

o/s headlight poor image

Fail 19 Mar 2008 105,763 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

engine managment light on

o/s headlight poor image

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 26 Feb 2007 100,096 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 90,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 OMB is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C7 OMB, 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 OMB registered?

C7 OMB is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is C7 OMB safe to buy?

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