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S569 EKO

1998 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,976 mi
Last recorded101,976 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS569 EKO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 101,976 miles

Advise rear exhaust bracket corrosion.

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 98,284 miles

o/s/f seat will not tilt forward

Fail 17 Aug 2011 98,284 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml light on

o/s/f seat will not tilt forward

Pass 27 Jul 2010 95,054 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 95,054 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 89,849 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 84,860 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 82,010 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 69,702 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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S569 EKO is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S569 EKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S569 EKO registered?

S569 EKO is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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