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S734 KGN

1998 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,995 mi
Last recorded122,995 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS734 KGN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 122,995 miles

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

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

very slight play in near side drum stick end of steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2008 121,201 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 121,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 113,953 miles

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres nearing legal limit

both rear tyres nearing wear indicators

front brake pad set wearing low

Pass 18 Oct 2006 102,137 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 102,137 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 94,380 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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S734 KGN is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S734 KGN, 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 S734 KGN registered?

S734 KGN is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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