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S371 VWE

1998 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,200 mi
Last recorded71,200 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS371 VWE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 71,200 miles

Impact on nearside (damage to sill)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 71,193 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Impact on nearside (damage to sill)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 66,857 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 66,857 miles

Nearside Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 58,914 miles

n/s/ outer sill is damaged not holed

Fail 22 Jun 2009 58,914 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

n/s/ outer sill is damaged not holed

Pass 20 Jun 2008 53,862 miles

n/s/ outer sill has slight damage

Pass 10 Nov 2007 49,820 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 45,310 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 45,309 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

offside reartyre side wall cracking

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 VWE is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc 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 S371 VWE, 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 VWE registered?

S371 VWE is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S371 VWE safe to buy?

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