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R872 PFC

1997 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

189,815 mi
Last recorded189,815 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo C7097,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 PFC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 189,815 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 189,811 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 186,311 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 186,311 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 186,299 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings both front (2.2.B.1h)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 181,984 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

oil leak at offside drive shaft seal

power steering pump noisey

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 1 Jun 2016 176,049 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 169,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 159,626 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 May 2014 159,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 148,540 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 139,960 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 132,444 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 125,502 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

nearside rear tyre slight cracking on sidewall

Pass 10 Jun 2009 117,467 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 108,358 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 97,969 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 86,468 miles

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

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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R872 PFC is a 1997 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R872 PFC, 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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R872 PFC is a 1997 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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