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S295 BDU

1998 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,710 mi
Last recorded125,710 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS295 BDU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 125,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 122,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.2 (c))

Upper Engine mount bush slightly worn

Fail 6 Jan 2020 122,247 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.2 (c))

Upper Engine mount bush slightly worn

Fail 18 Dec 2019 122,204 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Condensation in n/s headlight & hole in lens

Headlight reflectors faded

Rear pads low??

Rear tyre at n/s wearing uneven on inner edge

Upper engine mount cracking

Water leak on engine

Pass 18 Dec 2018 112,401 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 112,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 108,729 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 103,938 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 103,662 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 98,249 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 94,912 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 94,911 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 91,075 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 86,686 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 81,374 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 76,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 76,839 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 76,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 25,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2006 73,702 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 73,702 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 72,758 miles

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

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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S295 BDU is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S295 BDU, 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 S295 BDU registered?

S295 BDU is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 October 1998.

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