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S833 DBW

1998 Volvo C70

Beige Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,128 mi
Last recorded120,128 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS833 DBW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 120,128 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

play in inner steering rack joints

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 8 Jun 2018 120,113 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

play in inner steering rack joints

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 3 May 2017 113,119 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 105,574 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 105,571 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2015 102,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 16 May 2014 98,720 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 93,172 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 87,399 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 87,392 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 83,440 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 83,440 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 73,523 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 60,355 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 60,355 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 53,857 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 54,153 miles

Front number plate lamin ate starting to seperate

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 50,387 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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S833 DBW is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Beige with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 S833 DBW, 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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S833 DBW is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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