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S678 NBD

1998 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,921 mi
Last recorded99,921 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS678 NBD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 99,921 miles

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

Slight play in the front anti-roll bar link arms

The rear tyres are feathering on the edges.

Pass 9 May 2011 95,299 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 95,299 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2009 79,718 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 77,537 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 71,266 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 66,689 miles

tyres worn on edge o/s head lamp req att

Fail 4 Sep 2007 66,688 miles

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

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

tyres worn on edges o/s head lamp req att

Pass 1 Sep 2006 61,690 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 61,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S678 NBD is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S678 NBD, 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 NBD is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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