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S864 FTA

1998 Volvo C70

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

264,248 mi
Last recorded264,248 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS864 FTA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 264,248 miles

advise n/s/r chassis rusty.

advise rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 255,543 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 255,543 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 248,121 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Front tyres wearing unevenly and low

Rear sub-frame mounts spongy

Fail 29 Nov 2010 248,121 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Front tyres wearing unevenly and low

Rear sub-frame mounts spongy

Pass 30 Nov 2009 237,568 miles

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 224,610 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 224,610 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 211,406 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 199,522 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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S864 FTA is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 106,947 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S864 FTA, 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 S864 FTA registered?

S864 FTA is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 December 1998.

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