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S829 OPO

1998 Volvo C70

Green Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,726 mi
Last recorded104,726 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS829 OPO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 104,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 104,724 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 103,196 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 7 Dec 2010 97,416 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 97,416 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 87,705 miles

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)

Pass 27 May 2009 80,703 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 75,004 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 69,354 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 65,612 miles

front near side & off side front brake disc slightly pitted

near side rear outer edge tyre worn close to the legal

off side front drive shaft gaiter covered with oil but no split

rear backbox sureported by only one mont

Fail 15 Jun 2006 65,612 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

off side front drive shaft gaiter covered with oil but no split

rear backbox sureported by one mont

Pass 21 Jun 2005 61,366 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 61,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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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S829 OPO is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Green with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S829 OPO, 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 S829 OPO registered?

S829 OPO is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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