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C7 OTM

1998 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,166 mi
Last recorded50,166 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 OTM
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 50,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 48,393 miles

Steering arms have slight play at joints

Fail 28 Sep 2017 48,393 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering arms have slight play at joints

Pass 27 Sep 2016 47,760 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 46,553 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 45,722 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 44,618 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 43,958 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 40,606 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 40,416 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 38,654 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 38,553 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 36,737 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Surface corrosion front brake discs inner face.

Pass 21 Oct 2005 34,305 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 OTM is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OTM, 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 OTM registered?

C7 OTM is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is C7 OTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 OTM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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