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S858 RAX

1998 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,929 mi
Last recorded87,929 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS858 RAX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 87,929 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 87,157 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 86,283 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 85,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 84,152 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 82,889 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 82,889 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 81,657 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 83,193 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 78,595 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 77,205 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 74,756 miles

osf tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2010 72,695 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 70,695 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 67,985 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 67,912 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 64,936 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 61,544 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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S858 RAX is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S858 RAX, 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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S858 RAX is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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