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R130 SLK

1998 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

124,360 mi
Last recorded124,360 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 SLK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 124,360 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 124,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 122,847 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 122,847 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 121,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 121,683 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 121,470 miles

Under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 25 Jan 2022 121,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under shields fitted restricting the view of some component's

Pass 18 Jan 2021 120,778 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 120,778 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2020 119,733 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 119,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2017 119,526 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 119,130 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 116,257 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 115,249 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 114,104 miles

all pads low

Pass 26 Jan 2012 112,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 112,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 108,978 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 106,947 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 106,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 106,901 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 103,123 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 99,320 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 97,124 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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R130 SLK is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R130 SLK, 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 R130 SLK registered?

R130 SLK is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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