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S913 EAR

1998 Volvo C70

Orange Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

88,854 mi
Last recorded88,854 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS913 EAR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 88,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 88,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 86,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2022 86,480 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 81,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 78,930 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 76,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 76,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 72,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 68,906 miles

SLIGHT NOISE FR ONT BEARING OFFSIDE

Fail 12 Sep 2017 68,903 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS (3.5.1g)

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

SLIGHT NOISE FR ONT BEARING OFFSIDE

Pass 5 Aug 2016 66,036 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

steering noisy in operation

Pass 28 Aug 2015 63,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 60,624 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear exhaust section bracket deteriorating

Pass 7 Aug 2013 56,721 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 53,891 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,887 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 46,695 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 46,662 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 41,075 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 36,047 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 36,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,057 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,407 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 26,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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S913 EAR 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 76%.

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 S913 EAR, 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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S913 EAR is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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