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S370 BGU

1998 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,945 mi
Last recorded77,945 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS370 BGU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 77,945 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 72,257 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 70,604 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 70,604 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 69,184 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 62,208 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 54,593 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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S370 BGU is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S370 BGU, 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 S370 BGU registered?

S370 BGU is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S370 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S370 BGU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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