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S70 AJK

1998 Volvo C70

Turquoise Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,861 mi
Last recorded135,861 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 AJK
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 135,861 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2010 135,861 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2009 130,987 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 127,532 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 127,532 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 123,081 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 123,081 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 116,101 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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S70 AJK is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Turquoise with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S70 AJK, 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 S70 AJK registered?

S70 AJK is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S70 AJK safe to buy?

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