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S958 JFR

1998 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,403 mi
Last recorded115,403 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Volvo C70106,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS958 JFR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 115,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

exhaust corroded-rear x2 coil springs corroded-brake pipes covered -front and rear brakes juddering-o/s/f/ inner cv boot grease visible no hole present

wishbone bushes slightly perished-balljoints slight play-

Fail 2 Dec 2014 115,403 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

exhaust corroded-rear x2 coil springs corroded-brake pipes covered -front and rear brakes juddering-o/s/f/ inner cv boot grease visible no hole present

Pass 26 Oct 2013 113,077 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 101,955 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 133,039 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 117,336 miles

Damage to front spoiler, offside front and nearside front sills

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear and nearside rear tyre walls damaged

Oil leak

Slight buckle to offside rear wheel

Top engine stabiliser bush split

Wear to both front wishbone bushes

Fail 7 Dec 2009 117,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Damage to front spoiler, offside front and nearside front sills

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear and nearside rear tyre walls damaged

Oil leak

Slight buckle to offside rear wheel

Top engine stabiliser bush split

Wear to both front wishbone bushes

Pass 12 Dec 2008 98,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 97,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake lining incorrect fitment

Pass 3 Dec 2007 80,134 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

front brake discs incorrect size

Pass 11 Dec 2006 74,940 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 63,167 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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S958 JFR is a 1998 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S958 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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S958 JFR is a 1998 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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