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S454 FUD

1998 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,121 mi
Last recorded117,121 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS454 FUD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 117,121 miles

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

front discs are corroded

rear discs are corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2011 117,113 miles

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

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

brake pedal is soft

front discs are corroded

rear discs are corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2011 117,109 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 113,520 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

car battery is insecure

Fail 23 Feb 2010 113,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

car battery is insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2009 106,458 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 95,982 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 94,992 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 90,638 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 90,638 miles

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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S454 FUD is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Orange 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 S454 FUD, 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 S454 FUD registered?

S454 FUD is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S454 FUD safe to buy?

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