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R131 GNV

1998 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,946 mi
Last recorded138,946 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 GNV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 138,946 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 191,770 miles

exhaust rear mounting clamp badly corroded

headlamp lense faded leaving indistinct beam patterns, epecially near side

near side front tyre worn outside edge

Pass 4 Jan 2013 188,390 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge (secondary) and cracked inside wall

nail n/s/r tyre

o/s/r light slight damage

Fail 3 Jan 2013 188,390 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge (secondary) and cracked inside wall

nail n/s/r tyre

o/s/r light slight damage

Pass 20 Dec 2011 184,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Noise near/side front..

Off/side inner cv boot split..

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear tyres perished..

Pass 9 Nov 2010 178,801 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 173,692 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 165,536 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 157,173 miles

offside rear lamp lense broken

slight damage to sills on both sides

Fail 20 Nov 2007 157,030 miles

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

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

offside rear lamp lense broken

slight damage to sills on both sides

Pass 1 Dec 2006 148,870 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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R131 GNV is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R131 GNV, 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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R131 GNV is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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