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S696 KLP

1998 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,444 mi
Last recorded164,444 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS696 KLP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 164,444 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

headlamp reflectors dull (not affecting light output)

slight wear in nearside steering rack end

suspension creaking when road tested

Pass 26 Oct 2007 147,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2006 127,047 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 127,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 17 May 2006 124,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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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S696 KLP is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S696 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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What year was S696 KLP registered?

S696 KLP is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S696 KLP safe to buy?

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