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C7 OVT

1998 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,273 mi
Last recorded85,273 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 OVT
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 85,273 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 79,888 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 73,448 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 67,641 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 62,247 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 56,768 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 52,479 miles

Slight seepage from power steering rack

Fail 26 Oct 2007 52,351 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight seepage from power steering rack

Pass 8 Nov 2006 47,421 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 42,666 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 OVT is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OVT, 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 OVT registered?

C7 OVT is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is C7 OVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 OVT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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