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S371 RUY

1998 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,179 mi
Last recorded138,179 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS371 RUY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 138,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 135,313 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 131,584 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 131,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 127,654 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 123,537 miles

nearside headlight beam image weak

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 May 2015 123,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside headlight beam image weak

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 31 May 2014 121,261 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/front strut top mounting rubber deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2014 121,261 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/front strut top mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2013 119,038 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 119,038 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 115,836 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 112,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 112,046 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 108,487 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 103,098 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 103,098 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 97,585 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 97,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 93,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 87,187 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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S371 RUY is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S371 RUY, 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 S371 RUY registered?

S371 RUY is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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