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S22 KPB

1998 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,795 mi
Last recorded97,795 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS22 KPB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 97,795 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil below minimum

nearside wiper blade torn

offside front inner drive shaft joint noisey when rotated by hand and water ingress

one silencer mounting rubber not attached

Fail 15 Sep 2010 97,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil below minimum

nearside wiper blade torn

offside front inner drive shaft joint noisey when rotated by hand and water ingress

one silencer mounting rubber not attached

Pass 24 Sep 2009 89,235 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 88,906 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 88,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Aug 2008 81,970 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 81,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 80,041 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Aug 2007 79,954 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front lock stops require greasing

Pass 15 Aug 2006 75,010 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 67,412 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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S22 KPB is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S22 KPB, 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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S22 KPB is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 October 1998.

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