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S566 FUD

1998 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,502 mi
Last recorded159,502 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS566 FUD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2013 159,502 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 155,198 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre exhaust mounting split

coil springs starting to corrode

nearside front shock absorber leaking slightly

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 18 Dec 2012 155,072 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre exhaust mounting split

coil springs starting to corrode

nearside front shock absorber leaking slightly

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 20 Dec 2011 145,955 miles

centre exhaust rubber split

coil springs corroded

front flexi hoses perished

n/s/r disc shows signs of overheating

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/f seat back doesn't tilt

slight blow on rear silencer

Fail 20 Dec 2011 145,955 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre exhaust rubber split

coil springs corroded

front flexi hoses perished

n/s/r disc shows signs of overheating

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/f seat back doesn't tilt

slight blow on rear silencer

Pass 11 Sep 2010 123,201 miles

brake fluid low

engine oil leak

front discs starting to corrode

front tyres wearing low

rear coil springs corroded

rear pads low

slight blow on centre silencer

Fail 11 Sep 2010 123,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

brake fluid low

engine oil leak

front discs starting to corrode

front tyres wearing low

rear coil springs corroded

rear pads low

slight blow on centre silencer

Pass 12 Sep 2009 106,591 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 94,602 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2008 94,602 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2007 77,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 77,848 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 63,060 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit and also wearing on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2005 55,232 miles

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)

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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S566 FUD is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S566 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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S566 FUD is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 23 November 1998.

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