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C7 OTF

1998 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,886 mi
Last recorded149,886 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 OTF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 149,886 miles

All four wheels have sustained rim dammage

Battery insicure

Both rear tyres have sustained side wall dammage cuts etc but not deep enough to reach the cords

Driver and passanger seats cannot be tilted to allow exit of the rear passangers

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 149,885 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

All four wheels have sustained rim dammage

Battery insicure

Both rear tyres have sustained side wall dammage cuts etc but not deep enough to reach the cords

Driver and passanger seats cannot be tilted to allow exit of the rear passangers

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 141,261 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 141,178 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 141,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 125,560 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front / offside front and nearside rear tyres have cuts in sidewalls but not reaching cords

windows tinted

Fail 3 Mar 2008 125,560 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front / offside front and nearside rear tyres have cuts in sidewalls but not reaching cords

windows tinted

Pass 22 Mar 2007 116,045 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 116,022 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 108,802 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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C7 OTF is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OTF, 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 OTF registered?

C7 OTF is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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