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S335 TBL

1998 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,745 mi
Last recorded126,745 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS335 TBL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 126,745 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 126,745 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 121,550 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 121,358 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 113,100 miles

front tyres inner edges worn

long handbrake travel

Fail 4 Nov 2009 112,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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 12 Nov 2008 105,016 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 98,635 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 98,627 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s inner tail light not working

Pass 16 Sep 2006 89,037 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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S335 TBL is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S335 TBL, 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 S335 TBL registered?

S335 TBL is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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