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S161 TBU

1998 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,802 mi
Last recorded131,802 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 TBU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2022 131,802 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

signs of corrosion in offside and nearside outer sills

Pass 10 Sep 2021 131,595 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

signs of corrosion in inner and outer offside sill

Pass 16 Sep 2020 131,319 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

signs of corrosion in offside outer sill

stone chip in upper centre of screen

Pass 14 Sep 2019 131,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

signs of corrosion offside outer sill

stone chip,upper centre

Pass 1 Sep 2018 130,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

signs of corrosion offside outer sill

stone chip in screen,centre

Pass 8 Sep 2017 129,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

signs of corrosion in offside outer sill

Pass 13 Sep 2016 128,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

signs of corrosion in nearside and outer sills

Pass 18 Sep 2015 126,883 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 124,635 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 120,775 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 117,080 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 115,447 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 113,185 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 111,095 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 107,990 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 101,997 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 93,872 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 87,131 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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S161 TBU is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S161 TBU, 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 S161 TBU registered?

S161 TBU is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S161 TBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S161 TBU shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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