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S195 STW

1998 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

231,924 mi
Last recorded231,924 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS195 STW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 231,924 miles

front number plate is damaged

n/s front fog lamp lens is damaged

n/s head light focus is poor

o/s head light lens is damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2008 207,702 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate is damaged

head lights wiper rubbers are split

n/s front coil spring top seat is corroded and weak

n/s front fog lamp lens is damaged

o/s front tyre wear is uneven and it is closr to the legal limit

rear tyre wear is uneven and they are close to the legal limit

Pass 19 Jul 2007 185,437 miles

rear sub frame mounting bushes are perished

Fail 19 Jul 2007 185,437 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear sub frame mounting bushes are perished

Pass 24 Jul 2006 158,133 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 STW is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S195 STW, 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 S195 STW registered?

S195 STW is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S195 STW safe to buy?

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