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S955 JFR

1998 Volvo C70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,892 mi
Last recorded89,892 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS955 JFR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 89,892 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2010 81,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 81,894 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 May 2009 81,125 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 80,331 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 79,489 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2007 79,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 78,607 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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S955 JFR is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S955 JFR, 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 S955 JFR registered?

S955 JFR is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S955 JFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S955 JFR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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