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S400 SMG

1998 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,086 mi
Last recorded117,086 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS400 SMG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 117,086 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 106,577 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Mar 2010 102,864 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 102,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear 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 22 Apr 2009 95,293 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 95,288 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 94,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 79,746 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 79,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 73,057 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 65,831 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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S400 SMG is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S400 SMG, 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 S400 SMG registered?

S400 SMG is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S400 SMG safe to buy?

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