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S701 TKK

1998 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,039 mi
Last recorded124,039 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS701 TKK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 124,039 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 121,970 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 119,513 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 119,513 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 116,812 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 116,812 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S AND O/S FRONT SEATS WILL NOT FOLD FORWARD

Pass 12 Apr 2008 98,596 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 98,560 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 75,920 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 62,983 miles

offside haedlamp chipped and holed.

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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S701 TKK is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 106,947 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S701 TKK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S701 TKK registered?

S701 TKK is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 November 1998.

Is S701 TKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S701 TKK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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