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S454 SBD

1998 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,518 mi
Last recorded79,518 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS454 SBD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 79,518 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 79,516 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 71,667 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak from gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

os and ns jacking points bent

Pass 9 May 2019 68,985 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 66,649 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 3 May 2017 64,164 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 64,162 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 61,212 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 61,203 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,054 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,801 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 55,358 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 55,358 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 53,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre tread worn low 3mm

Fail 12 Mar 2012 53,851 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre tread worn low 3mm

Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,360 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,169 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 47,169 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 43,809 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,809 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 39,308 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 35,711 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 32,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn low on inside edge

rear exhaust section corroded

rear number plate diffused

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 SBD is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 SBD, 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 SBD registered?

S454 SBD is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S454 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S454 SBD shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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