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S917 MFP

1998 Volvo C70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,050 mi
Last recorded156,050 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS917 MFP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2009 156,050 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 150,900 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2007 136,106 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 122,916 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 120,630 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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S917 MFP is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S917 MFP, 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 S917 MFP registered?

S917 MFP is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S917 MFP safe to buy?

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