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R816 XBV

1997 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,581 mi
Last recorded117,581 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo C7097,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 XBV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 117,581 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 109,057 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 101,338 miles

noise from n/s suspension

Fail 30 Jul 2007 94,453 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Noise detected from nearside rear weal. my require further investigtion.

Offside rear tyre cracking hevily

Pass 30 Jul 2007 94,453 miles

Noise detected from nearside rear weal. my require further investigtion.

Offside rear tyre cracking hevily

Pass 27 Jul 2006 84,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R816 XBV is a 1997 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R816 XBV, 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 R816 XBV registered?

R816 XBV is a 1997 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 December 1997.

Is R816 XBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R816 XBV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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