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R530 YOX

1997 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,009 mi
Last recorded107,009 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo C7097,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 YOX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 107,009 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 100,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 93,426 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded.

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 93,426 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

All brake discs slightly corroded.

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 93,410 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s headlamp pattern only just visable

Pass 6 Apr 2011 92,069 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 49,717 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 49,717 miles

Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 87,771 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 85,596 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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R530 YOX is a 1997 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R530 YOX, 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 R530 YOX registered?

R530 YOX is a 1997 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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