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S202 STW

1998 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,510 mi
Last recorded154,510 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS202 STW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 154,510 miles

steering rack bit insecure

top engine mount

n/s/r tyre

Fail 16 May 2012 154,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre

steering rack bit insecure

top engine mount

Pass 4 Jun 2011 142,822 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 130,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

advise drivers seat does not fold forward.

advise front head lamps image fadeing would recomend next time to do mot to sort out.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 120,630 miles

advise o/s/h/lamp just passable

Pass 12 Sep 2008 112,713 miles

Brake pedal travel more than usual

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 112,594 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal travel more than usual

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F Headlamp cracked can cause injury, Rattle from internal of catalyser

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 103,756 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 93,901 miles

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

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

o/s headlight poor patten

o/s/f bump stop resecured with rivet

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage

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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S202 STW is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S202 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 S202 STW registered?

S202 STW is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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