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S314 KEW

1998 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,693 mi
Last recorded100,693 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS314 KEW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 100,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 90,892 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 90,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 80,342 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 80,325 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S314 KEW is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S314 KEW, 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 S314 KEW registered?

S314 KEW is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 December 1998.

Is S314 KEW safe to buy?

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