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S195 LEP

1998 Volvo C70

Beige Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,389 mi
Last recorded69,389 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS195 LEP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 69,389 miles

Headlamp patterns weak

Drivers seat does'nt tilt

Pass 31 Mar 2020 66,360 miles

All springs corroded

Drivers seat don't tilt

Front Discs worn/corroded

Headlamp patterns weak

Pass 16 Apr 2019 63,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 60,744 miles

Coil springs corroded

Front headlamp patterns weak

Pass 29 Jun 2016 57,561 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 55,216 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 55,216 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 54,943 miles

both rear brake discs rusty

Fail 30 Jan 2015 54,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear brake discs rusty

Fail 6 Nov 2013 50,794 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S front tyre has cut on outer wall

O/S parking brake just reaching required efficiency

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 50,794 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S front tyre has cut on outer wall

O/S parking brake just reaching required efficiency

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,900 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 39,143 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 36,763 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 36,139 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 31,889 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 30,669 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 28,618 miles

off-side front tyre side wall showing damage.

Pass 19 Oct 2005 25,858 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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S195 LEP is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Beige with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S195 LEP, 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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S195 LEP is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 4 November 1998.

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