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R268 YBW

1997 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,164 mi
Last recorded89,164 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo C7097,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 YBW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 89,164 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 87,510 miles

COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE HEADLAMP PATTERNS POOR IMAGE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 87,510 miles

COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE HEADLAMP PATTERNS POOR IMAGE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 82,841 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 76,131 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 26 May 2010 67,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

back box exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

turbo leaking oil

Pass 28 May 2009 61,724 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 56,656 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 56,234 miles

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

advise rear number plate damage

Pass 13 Feb 2006 53,385 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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R268 YBW is a 1997 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R268 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 R268 YBW registered?

R268 YBW is a 1997 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R268 YBW safe to buy?

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