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S29 CFC

1998 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,946 mi
Last recorded93,946 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 CFC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 93,946 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 93,946 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

oil leak present

Pass 3 Feb 2014 93,946 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 91,818 miles

Oil leak

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

rear brakes noise

Pass 21 Jun 2011 89,877 miles

Battery insecure

Mil light on

Oil leak

power-steering pump noisy

Fail 21 Jun 2011 89,877 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Mil light on

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

power-steering pump noisy

Pass 22 Jan 2010 80,054 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 700,058 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 65,104 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 61,763 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 58,986 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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S29 CFC is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S29 CFC, 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 S29 CFC registered?

S29 CFC is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S29 CFC safe to buy?

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