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R221 LFW

1998 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,646 mi
Last recorded153,646 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 LFW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 153,646 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 146,421 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 142,358 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 134,746 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2014 127,700 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 127,657 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 124,984 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 124,476 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 124,472 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 124,446 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 106,792 miles

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.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 102,752 miles

advise n/s wiper blade

o/s/r tyre worn out on edge

Fail 11 Aug 2009 102,752 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 95,450 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 86,875 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 70,170 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 69,745 miles

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.

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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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.

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