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S681 TNC

1998 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,456 mi
Last recorded159,456 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS681 TNC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 159,456 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 159,456 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 143,636 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 143,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play inner rack end

Pass 30 Jan 2009 126,639 miles

Battery insecure

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2009 126,639 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 109,478 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 94,659 miles

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

Rear brakes noisey on gentle application †N/s/r sertvice brake lagging in operation †N/s/f service brake lagging in operation & performance

Fail 22 Feb 2007 94,659 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brakes noisey on gentle application †N/s/r sertvice brake lagging in operation †N/s/f service brake lagging in operation & performance

Pass 18 Feb 2006 79,016 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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S681 TNC is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Green with a 2,319cc 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 S681 TNC, 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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S681 TNC is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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