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S707 RNE

1998 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,945 mi
Last recorded150,945 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS707 RNE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 150,945 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 150,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 138,661 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 138,661 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 129,394 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 118,406 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 108,594 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 98,355 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 85,706 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 76,092 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Mar 2006 76,092 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S707 RNE is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S707 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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What year was S707 RNE registered?

S707 RNE is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S707 RNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S707 RNE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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