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R128 CMV

1998 Volvo C70

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,628 mi
Last recorded143,628 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 CMV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 143,628 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 139,075 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 139,075 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 135,286 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 130,445 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 123,482 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 115,921 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 110,877 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 107,273 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres on 3mm

very slight play in both inner steering arms

Pass 14 Sep 2007 96,157 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 90,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

rear tyres 'stepping' on inner edges

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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R128 CMV is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R128 CMV, 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 R128 CMV registered?

R128 CMV is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R128 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R128 CMV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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