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S585 APJ

1998 Volvo C70

Beige Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,750 mi
Last recorded88,750 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS585 APJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 88,750 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 88,750 miles

Nearside Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 85,005 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 83,233 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 79,712 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 73,208 miles

rear number plate is water stained †heavy engine oil leak †both rear tyres are feathered on inner edges †n\s\f tyre is smooth on very outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2006 69,123 miles

slight play in rack arms

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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S585 APJ is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Beige with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S585 APJ, 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 S585 APJ registered?

S585 APJ is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S585 APJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S585 APJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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