MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,057 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Battery insecure
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volvo C70?
Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R235 YBW is a 1997 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R235 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 R235 YBW registered?
R235 YBW is a 1997 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 December 1997.
Is R235 YBW safe to buy?
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