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S261 LGN

1998 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,595 mi
Last recorded117,595 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS261 LGN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 117,595 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 113,785 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 110,550 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 107,508 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 107,466 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r sidelight 50% inop

Pass 1 Nov 2010 104,724 miles

ADVISE PLAY NOTICED IN N/S/F STEERING RACK ROD

Pass 3 Nov 2009 102,132 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 102,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 98,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2007 93,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 82,143 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 76,149 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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S261 LGN is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S261 LGN, 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 S261 LGN registered?

S261 LGN is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S261 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S261 LGN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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