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R234 YBW

1997 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,983 mi
Last recorded76,983 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo C7097,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 YBW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 76,983 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 67,225 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 67,217 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 58,375 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 57,297 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 57,297 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 53,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 48,872 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front tyre side wall damaged, (cords not showing)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 44,718 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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R234 YBW is a 1997 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 97,712 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 R234 YBW, 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 29 years old, this Volvo C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R234 YBW registered?

R234 YBW is a 1997 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R234 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R234 YBW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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