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C3 SGJ

1998 Volvo S70

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,519 mi
Last recorded81,519 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 SGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 81,519 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 81,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 68,964 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 68,832 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s mirror houseing

Pass 26 Feb 2007 59,821 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 59,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 48,646 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 48,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

How Reliable is the Volvo S70?

Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,207
position lamp(s) not working 2,216
Direction indicator incorrect colour 2,212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,143
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C3 SGJ is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Volvo S70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 112,832 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S70 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C3 SGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo S70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C3 SGJ registered?

C3 SGJ is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is C3 SGJ safe to buy?

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