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C7 OTR

1998 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,033 mi
Last recorded45,033 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 45,033 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 45,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 42,987 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 42,978 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 42,468 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 40,674 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 39,441 miles

Rear 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 OTR is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OTR, 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 OTR registered?

C7 OTR is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is C7 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 OTR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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