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R101 CGC

1998 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,516 mi
Last recorded95,516 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 CGC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 95,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm bushes starting to deteiorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 94,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust rubber hangers perishing

Pass 3 May 2023 92,737 miles

2 X Exhaust Rubber Hangers deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 91,092 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 89,481 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 87,763 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 85,447 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 85,366 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 82,643 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 82,643 miles

Exhaust system insecure both centre silencer mounting rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 79,417 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bushes slight wear

Offside Rear shock absorber bushes slight wear

Pass 18 May 2016 76,616 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 76,616 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both centre exhaust silencer mounting rubbers broken (7.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 74,169 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 74,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2014 71,549 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

center exhaust rubber mountings perished

Pass 9 May 2013 68,636 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2013 68,636 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 66,396 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 63,836 miles

both front brake discs badly worn

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 60,936 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 May 2010 60,936 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2009 57,620 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 53,910 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 49,494 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre has damage to sidewall.

Pass 31 May 2006 44,232 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R101 CGC is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R101 CGC, 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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R101 CGC is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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