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R269 YBW

1997 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,993 mi
Last recorded120,993 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo C7097,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 YBW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 120,993 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 118,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2012 118,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2011 116,721 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 114,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 112,599 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 11,028 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 106,533 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 104,302 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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R269 YBW is a 1997 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R269 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 R269 YBW registered?

R269 YBW is a 1997 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R269 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R269 YBW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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