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S704 RNE

1998 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,882 mi
Last recorded113,882 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS704 RNE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 113,882 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 113,882 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s additional position light inoperative on rear

wear in o/s rack

Pass 6 Aug 2011 112,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 112,289 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside brake pad very low

Pass 6 Aug 2010 102,778 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 102,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise front brake pads worn low / advise off side rear brake discs corroded/ advise off side front tyre outer edge damaged/

Pass 18 Aug 2009 99,809 miles

Offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Offside rear tyre wall damaged/repaired

Offside windscreen wiper blade poor

Rear exhaust mount cradle badly corroded and weakened

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 96,559 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 96,559 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 93,077 miles

Accident damage to offside front wing/bumper

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside front tyre wall and wheel rim slightly damaged

Power steering operation poor/suspect

Fail 19 Jun 2007 93,063 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Accident damage to offside front wing/bumper

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside front tyre wall and wheel rim damaged

Power steering operation poor/suspect

Pass 22 Jun 2006 89,742 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate damaged

fuel filter loose in bracket

nearside rear wheel rim slight distortion

offside front tyre uneven wear

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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S704 RNE is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S704 RNE, 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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S704 RNE is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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