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S302 SPU

1998 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,418 mi
Last recorded87,418 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS302 SPU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2013 87,418 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 86,832 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 84,758 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 75,978 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 66,435 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)

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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S302 SPU is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S302 SPU, 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 S302 SPU registered?

S302 SPU is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 October 1998.

Is S302 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S302 SPU shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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