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S430 JCY

1998 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,047 mi
Last recorded106,047 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS430 JCY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 106,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2015 106,039 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 99,414 miles

intm fault abs lamp

Pass 31 Jul 2013 94,033 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 90,156 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 84,023 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 84,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 77,865 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 74,086 miles

o/s/f+n/s/f tyre tread cracked

o/s/r+n/s/r tyres worn

Pass 22 Jul 2008 69,010 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 68,895 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f+n/s/f tyres split sidewalls

Pass 9 Jul 2007 63,573 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 58,170 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 57,122 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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S430 JCY is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S430 JCY, 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 S430 JCY registered?

S430 JCY is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S430 JCY safe to buy?

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