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R144 ACR

1998 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,966 mi
Last recorded168,966 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 ACR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 168,966 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 168,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 155,683 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 142,865 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

advise movment strut tops when vehicle jacked

Pass 15 May 2008 123,192 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 122,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 96,764 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 90,390 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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R144 ACR is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R144 ACR, 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 R144 ACR registered?

R144 ACR is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R144 ACR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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