MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,646 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CONTRUCTION
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CONTRUCTION
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
1. o/s rear tyre worn to limits on outside edges. 2. front brake discs pitted. 3. o/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge. 4. rear brake discs slightly pitted.
advise n/s wiper blade
o/s/r tyre worn out on edge
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
advise n/s wiper blade
o/s/r tyre worn out on edge
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Volvo C70?
Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R221 LFW is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 R221 LFW, 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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R221 LFW is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 May 1998.
Is R221 LFW safe to buy?
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