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S139 XAD

1998 Volvo C70

Cream Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,489 mi
Last recorded69,489 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS139 XAD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 69,489 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine man. light on

rear exhaust braket corroded

Fail 15 May 2017 69,489 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine man. light on

rear exhaust braket corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 63,480 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 63,480 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported temp repair (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 57,791 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 56,967 miles

The engine management light is on

Fail 11 Jul 2013 56,967 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

The engine management light is on

Pass 20 Jul 2012 55,999 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 55,897 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 55,402 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 54,563 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 52,435 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 50,942 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 50,942 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 48,660 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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S139 XAD is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Cream with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S139 XAD, 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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What year was S139 XAD registered?

S139 XAD is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S139 XAD safe to buy?

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