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S678 KLP

1998 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,270 mi
Last recorded165,270 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS678 KLP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 165,270 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2015 165,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2014 157,118 miles

play at nearside steering rack

Pass 5 Nov 2013 148,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 138,506 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2012 138,506 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2011 128,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight play at steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2010 120,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 11,504 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 100,920 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 89,934 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 78,921 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 70,097 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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S678 KLP is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 S678 KLP, 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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S678 KLP is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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