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S127 FVE

1998 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,566 mi
Last recorded151,566 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS127 FVE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 151,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 151,566 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 145,538 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 139,918 miles

EMMISIONS NOT DONE BECAUSE OF EXHAUST PROB

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 139,817 miles

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

EMMISIONS NOT DONE BECAUSE OF EXHAUST PROB

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 133,492 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 126,255 miles

Nail in front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2012 117,945 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 111,636 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 103,997 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 94,754 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 82,420 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 82,398 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 72,888 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 70,690 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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S127 FVE is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 106,947 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 S127 FVE, 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 28 years old, this Volvo C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S127 FVE is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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