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S717 UAW

1998 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,787 mi
Last recorded184,787 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS717 UAW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 184,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 25 May 2010 170,997 miles

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGE NOTICED ADVISE FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO MIN N/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED SLIGHTLY PERISED

Pass 27 Feb 2009 160,104 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2007 150,375 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 150,366 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2007 150,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres under inflated

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front n/s abs wire not cliped to strut leg

nail in rear n/s tyre

oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 2 Dec 2005 133,134 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 133,034 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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S717 UAW is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc 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 S717 UAW, 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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S717 UAW is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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