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S815 NBD

1998 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

214,621 mi
Last recorded214,621 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS815 NBD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 214,621 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 214,107 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sill covered heavily in sealant

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill covered heavily in sealant

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 207,294 miles

Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 207,294 miles

Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 190,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

underbody has corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2020 190,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

underbody has corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2018 180,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front & rear suspensions components slightly corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2018 180,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front & rear suspensions components slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2017 171,164 miles

Offside front outer sill/wing slightly corroded

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 171,164 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front outer sill/wing slightly corroded

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 165,277 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 154,717 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 145,638 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 145,638 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 138,513 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 138,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 131,064 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 122,925 miles

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

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

front and rear drake discs pitted / scored

Pass 30 Jun 2010 114,310 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 108,517 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 100,792 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 100,792 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 92,741 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 84,676 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 76,491 miles

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate.

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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S815 NBD is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Orange with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S815 NBD, 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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S815 NBD is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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