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S495 BVO

1998 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,501 mi
Last recorded118,501 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS495 BVO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 118,501 miles

Oil leak

front brake hoses splitting

front tyres bald inner edge

fuel filter corroded

power steering rack & pipes damp

Fail 9 Jul 2011 118,439 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

front brake hoses splitting

front tyres bald inner edge

fuel filter corroded

items over 40mm hanging in windscreen are MOT fail

offside rear brake disc corroded

power steering rack & pipes damp

Pass 21 Jun 2010 109,661 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 101,554 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 101,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 91,119 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 91,119 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 82,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

service warning light on dash

Fail 3 Jul 2007 82,812 miles

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

service light on dash

Pass 5 Jul 2006 76,142 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 70,324 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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S495 BVO is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S495 BVO, 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 S495 BVO registered?

S495 BVO is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 August 1998.

Is S495 BVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S495 BVO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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