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S406 BDE

1998 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,505 mi
Last recorded140,505 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS406 BDE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 140,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 24 Oct 2011 128,254 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 113,179 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn edges + inner wall split

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2009 97,334 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 97,334 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 85,923 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 85,710 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Feb 2008 81,645 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 80,258 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 69,006 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 62,482 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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S406 BDE is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S406 BDE, 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 S406 BDE registered?

S406 BDE is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S406 BDE safe to buy?

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