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S685 FYG

1998 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,666 mi
Last recorded118,666 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS685 FYG
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 118,666 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 114,377 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 111,252 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 111,252 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 106,980 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 100,612 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 92,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 92,680 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 82,290 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 82,290 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front wishbones slight play

Pass 25 Apr 2009 78,217 miles

cut in n/s tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2008 77,769 miles

Advise cut in n/s/f tyre wall.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 76,068 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 71,207 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 109,671 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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S685 FYG is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S685 FYG, 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 S685 FYG registered?

S685 FYG is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S685 FYG safe to buy?

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